Here's what it costs to live in Wausau, Wisconsin, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, while the typical home is valued around $167,900. Households earn a median of $64,389 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$64,389
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,010
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$167,900
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$791
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$889
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,147
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,511
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
39,996
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.2 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
3
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$911
Per month
Avg Home Value
$181,433
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 54401 | — | $920 | $173,800 |
| ZIP 54403 | — | $894 | $173,200 |
| ZIP 54476 | — | $919 | $197,300 |
January Avg
15°F
July Avg
70°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.5
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.4%
The cost of living index for Wausau is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Wausau is $1,010 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Wausau is $64,389 per year.
The median home value in Wausau is $167,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Wausau is not yet available.
Tax data for Wisconsin is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
