Ellensburg, Washington vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 13.5% cheaper than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,895 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Ellensburg, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  45.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher