Sterling, Virginia vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 32.9% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $33,560 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Sterling, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower