Apple Valley, Minnesota vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 15.9% cheaper than Apple Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $42,060 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Apple Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valley, MN vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Apple Valley, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  67.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower