Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 11.0% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $127,618 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Eau Claire
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Owensboro, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower