Salina, Kansas vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 19.5% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $89,597 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Eau Claire
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Salina, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher