Topeka, Kansas vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 12.9% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $56,472 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Eau Claire
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Topeka, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower