Shell Lake, Wisconsin vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 4.6% more expensive than Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $18,302 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Shell Lake, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is more expensive than Shell Lake, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% more expensive in Eau Claire
than in Shell Lake, Wisconsin
Shell Lake, WI vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Shell Lake, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower