Cost of Living Calculator - Wausau, Wisconsin vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 64.3% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $238,189 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Portland
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs Portland, OR
Compared to Wausau, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.3% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  275.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  71.4% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher

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