The Eau Claire, WI Metro Area is ranked #47 on the list of Best Places to Live. The area has a population of 164,000 and a median household income of $55,000. The area has a cost of living index of 94, meaning it is 4% more expensive than the national average. The unemployment rate in the Eau Claire, WI Metro Area is 3.1%, lower than the national average of 4.1%.
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