Bloomington, Minnesota vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 15.4% cheaper than Bloomington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $76,141 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Bloomington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington, MN vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Bloomington, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  65.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower