Albany, Oregon vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 11.4% cheaper than Albany, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $66,484 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Albany, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Albany, Oregon
Albany, OR vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Albany, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher