Kensington, Maryland vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 41.3% cheaper than Kensington, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $44,059 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Kensington, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Kensington, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Kensington, Maryland
Kensington, MD vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Kensington, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  44.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower