Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Mountain Home, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Arkansas is 6.8% cheaper than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $46,588 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Arkansas is cheaper than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Mountain Home, AR
Compared to Wausau, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower