Federal Way, Washington vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 33.6% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,184 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Federal Way, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.9% higher
  Commute
  49.1% lower
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower