Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 4.2% cheaper than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $131,304 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Eau Claire, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower