Wausau, Wisconsin vs. West Bend, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Bend, Wisconsin is 15.8% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $115,757 in West Bend, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Bend, Wisconsin is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in West Bend
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. West Bend, WI
Compared to Wausau, West Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher