Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Big Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Rapids, Michigan is 16.2% cheaper than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $41,910 in Big Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Big Rapids
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Big Rapids, MI
Compared to Eau Claire, Big Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  34.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower