Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 5.8% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $94,180 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Bismarck, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower