Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 31.3% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $65,633 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Merced
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Wausau, Merced is:
  Homeowner
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  31.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
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  Personal
  4.5% lower
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