Eau Claire, WI vs New Berlin, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Eau Claire is 23.2% cheaper than New Berlin. With a cost index of 80 vs 104, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Eau Claire to New Berlin should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Eau Claire is $971/month compared to $1,409/month in New Berlin — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eau Claire is more affordable at $228,000 median vs $343,500.

Median household income in Eau Claire is $65,369 compared to $97,414 in New Berlin (-32.9%). While New Berlin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Eau Claire spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in New Berlin.