Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 34.0% more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $67,022 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Lakewood, WA
Compared to Eau Claire, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% higher
      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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% lower
  Commute
  57.1% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher