Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 23.7% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $38,132 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Fort Collins, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  43.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower