Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Urbandale, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbandale, Iowa is 13.2% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $56,576 in Urbandale, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbandale, Iowa is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Urbandale
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Urbandale, IA
Compared to Wausau, Urbandale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower