Wausau-Weston Metro Area, WI Cost of Living


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Wausau-Weston cost of living score
84.6
Less expensive
15.4% lower
than the US average
5.9% lower
than the Wisconsin average
Wausau-Weston Wiscon Metro Area, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.4% lower than the U.S. average and 5.9% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Wausau-Weston Metro Area, WI

Housing costs in Wausau-Weston?
A typical home costs $195,600, which is 42.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.9% less expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wausau-Weston costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Wausau-Weston?
To live comfortably in Wausau-Weston Wiscon Metro Area, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $37,440 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wausau-Weston?
The cost of living in the Wausau, WI Metro Area is generally lower than the US average. According to data collected by BestPlaces, the Cost of Living Index for Wausau is 84.6 compared to 100 for the US as a whole. This means that the average price for goods and services are approximately 15.4% less than the national average allowing residents to enjoy a higher standard of living with their current income. Additionally, house median values are much lower in this area at around $195600 compared to the national average of $338,100 making it an attractive destination for prospective homebuyers looking for affordable housing options.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWausau-WestonWisconsinUnited States
  84.689.9100.0
  92.794.7100
  98.398.9100.0
  66.579.3100.0
  $195,600$244,100$338,100
  95.1%99.0%100.0%
  81.886.9100.0
  116.1106.6100.0

   100=National Average

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