Portland, Oregon vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 32.8% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $68,565 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Portland, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  38.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower