Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rice Lake, Wisconsin is 4.0% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $103,970 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rice Lake, Wisconsin is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Rice Lake
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Rice Lake, WI
Compared to Wausau, Rice Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  28.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower