Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 11.6% cheaper than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $28,297 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Eau Claire, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower