Wheeling, Illinois vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 10.3% cheaper than Wheeling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $122,016 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Wheeling, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Wheeling, Illinois
Wheeling, IL vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Wheeling, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  42.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower