Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Eau Claire, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 67.3% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $73,651 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Santa Monica, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.3% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  51.1% lower
  Health
  39.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower

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