Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 29.1% more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $154,921 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Modesto
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Eau Claire, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher