Here's what it costs to live in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,045 per month, while the typical home is valued around $247,600. Households earn a median of $67,395 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$67,395
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,045
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$247,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$932
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$962
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,181
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,582
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
70,322
Latest estimate
Median Age
32.9 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,053
Per month
Avg Home Value
$266,800
Census ACS
January Avg
16°F
July Avg
72°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.9
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.2%
What is the cost of living index for Eau Claire?
The cost of living index for Eau Claire is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Eau Claire?
The median gross rent in Eau Claire is $1,045 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Eau Claire?
The median household income in Eau Claire is $67,395 per year.
What is the median home value in Eau Claire?
The median home value in Eau Claire is $247,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Eau Claire?
Air quality data for Eau Claire is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Eau Claire?
Tax data for Wisconsin is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
