Sterling, Alaska vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 16.7% cheaper than Sterling, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $83,333 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Sterling, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Sterling, Alaska
Sterling, AK vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Sterling, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower