Cost of Living Calculator - Wausau, Wisconsin vs New Orleans, Louisiana


The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 26.1% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $94,547 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs New Orleans, LA
Compared to Wausau, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  74.8% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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