Gary, Indiana vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 22.1% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $61,043 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in Eau Claire
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Gary, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  256.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  34.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower