Janesville, Wisconsin vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 5.2% more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $52,600 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Eau Claire
than in Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville, WI vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Janesville, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower