Eau Claire, WI vs Greenfield, WI

Eau Claire is moderately more affordable than Greenfield, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Eau Claire scores 80 compared to 88 for Greenfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greenfield 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 $1,123/month in Greenfield — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eau Claire is more affordable at $228,000 median vs $247,800.

Median household income in Eau Claire is $65,369 compared to $69,016 in Greenfield (-5.3%). The higher salaries in Greenfield 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, less than the 19.5% in Greenfield.