Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 2.5% cheaper than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $48,759 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Lansing
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Wausau, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% lower
      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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower