Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 96.5% more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $58,955 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in Monterey
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Eau Claire, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.5% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  375.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher