Boston, Massachusetts vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 42.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $69,622 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Boston, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  39.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.4% lower