Madison, Wisconsin vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 12.2% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $43,886 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Madison, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower