Wausau, WI vs West Allis, WI

Wausau is moderately more affordable than West Allis, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Wausau scores 73 compared to 80 for West Allis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Allis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Wausau is $950/month compared to $1,012/month in West Allis — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wausau is more affordable at $155,900 median vs $191,700.

Median household income in Wausau is $61,877 compared to $69,685 in West Allis (-11.2%). While West Allis is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Wausau spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in West Allis.