Santa Clara, California vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 62.1% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $18,928 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Santa Clara, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.1% 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
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower