Allouez, WI vs Wausau, WI

Wausau is moderately more affordable than Allouez, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Allouez scores 80 compared to 73 for Wausau, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Allouez can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Allouez is $984/month compared to $950/month in Wausau — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wausau is more affordable at $155,900 median vs $217,100.

Median household income in Allouez is $90,035 compared to $61,877 in Wausau (+45.5%). While Allouez is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Allouez spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Wausau.