Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 19.6% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $40,199 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Ann Arbor, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  55.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher