Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 18.5% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $59,243 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Houston
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Wausau, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  57.0% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower