Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Maricopa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maricopa, Arizona is 28.4% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $64,206 in Maricopa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maricopa, Arizona is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Maricopa
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Maricopa, AZ
Compared to Wausau, Maricopa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower