Eau Claire, WI vs Green Bay, WI

Green Bay is moderately more affordable than Eau Claire, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Eau Claire scores 80 compared to 75 for Green Bay, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eau Claire can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eau Claire is $971/month compared to $904/month in Green Bay — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Green Bay is more affordable at $191,500 median vs $228,000.

Median household income in Eau Claire is $65,369 compared to $62,546 in Green Bay (+4.5%). The higher salaries in Eau Claire partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Eau Claire spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Green Bay.