Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 15.2% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $59,333 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Minneapolis, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  65.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower