Cost of Living Calculator - Wausau, Wisconsin vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 237.3% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $141,685 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
847% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Wausau, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  237.3% 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
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,421.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  104.2% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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