Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 19.1% cheaper than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $40,449 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Eau Claire, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower