Anchorage, Alaska vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 23.3% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $61,379 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Anchorage, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% lower