Wausau, WI Cost of Living


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Wausau cost of living score
84.7
Less expensive
15.3% lower
than the US average
5.8% lower
than the Wisconsin average
Wausau, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.3% lower than the U.S. average and 5.8% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Wausau, WI

Housing costs in Wausau?
A typical home costs $174,800, which is 48.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.4% less expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wausau costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Wausau?
To live comfortably in Wausau, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $33,480 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wausau?
The cost of living in Wausau, WI is very reasonable. In comparison to the average U.S. city, Wausau is 13% less expensive than the national median, making it an affordable place to live. Rent is particularly reasonable; a one-bedroom apartment in the city center typically costs around $650 per month, while the same unit outside of downtown averages at around $500 per month. Groceries and transportation are also quite affordable when compared to other cities across the country. All these factors make Wausau a great city for those looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWausauWisconsinUnited States
  84.789.9100.0
  91.694.7100
  98.398.9100.0
  58.179.3100.0
  $174,800$244,100$338,100
  94.3%99.0%100.0%
  75.886.9100.0
  116.3106.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

I visited Wausau during the summer and it was a very nice change from Phoenix. The people were friendly & helpful. It was a little humid than what I’m used to but  More

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Beautiful area geographically but beneath that beauty are some of the most overly conservative, unfriendly, judgemental people anywhere. Very hard to make friends here  More

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I LIVED IN WAUSAU WI OVER 23 YEARS AGO. I RELOCATED TO WYOMING IN 1990 FOR GOVERMENT POSITION. NOW RETIRED FROM FEDERAL SERVICE, I WILL BE MOVING BACK TO THE UPPER  More

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