Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 10.4% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $66,253 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Eau Claire
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Wausau, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  27.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower