Wausau, Wisconsin vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 202.7% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $227,047 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
608% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Wausau, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  202.7% 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
  27.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,134.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  108.7% higher
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher