Helena, Montana vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 10.5% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $137,887 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Helena, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower