Ashwaubenon, WI vs Wausau, WI

Wausau is moderately more affordable than Ashwaubenon, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Ashwaubenon scores 81 compared to 73 for Wausau, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ashwaubenon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashwaubenon is $945/month compared to $950/month in Wausau — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ashwaubenon has cheaper rent, Wausau actually has lower median home values ($155,900 vs $245,100).

Median household income in Ashwaubenon is $71,180 compared to $61,877 in Wausau (+15%). While Ashwaubenon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashwaubenon spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Wausau.