Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 4.8% cheaper than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $29,978 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Milwaukee
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Eau Claire, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower