Lakewood, Colorado vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 31.5% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $73,310 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Lakewood, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  50.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower