Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 244.3% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $275,434 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
821% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Wausau, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  244.3% 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
  28.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,340.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  83.2% higher
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher