Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 2.0% more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $173,438 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Eau Claire, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% higher
      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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  36.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower