Kaukauna, WI vs Wausau, WI

Wausau is moderately more affordable than Kaukauna, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Kaukauna scores 79 compared to 73 for Wausau, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kaukauna can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kaukauna is $988/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 $198,800.

Median household income in Kaukauna is $78,353 compared to $61,877 in Wausau (+26.6%). While Kaukauna is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kaukauna spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Wausau.