Question 1

Is Oshkosh, WI or Wausau, WI cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Oshkosh, WI is cheaper. The median home price in Oshkosh, WI is approximately $151,700 and in Wausau, WI it is approximately $173,800 — a difference of $22,100.

Question 2

Is Oshkosh, WI or Wausau, WI more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Oshkosh, WI is more walkable. Oshkosh, WI has a Walk Score of 52/100 and Wausau, WI has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Oshkosh, WI or Wausau, WI?

Accepted Answer

Oshkosh, WI has higher-rated schools. Oshkosh, WI has a school rating of 6.9/10 and Wausau, WI has a rating of 5.8/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Oshkosh, WI or Wausau, WI?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Oshkosh, WI	Wausau, WI
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$152K ✓ Lower price	$174K
Median Rent	$870 ✓ Lower rent	$920
Median Income	$58K	$65K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	52/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	2/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	51/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	30 min ✓ Shorter commute	60 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	6.9/10 ✓ Better schools	5.8/10
Best for	FamiliesOutdoor enthusiastsRemote workers	familiesretireesremote workers

Oshkosh, WI vs Wausau, WI

Bottom line