Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 6.1% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $53,039 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Eau Claire
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Kalamazoo, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  37.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher