Life In Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire offers the perfect balance of small-town warmth and big-city opportunity — big enough to grow your career, yet small enough to feel connected and at home. The community is vibrant and active, with a lively college-town energy, a thriving music and arts scene, and a constantly evolving food landscape full of local restaurants and small businesses.
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#1 Best Place to Live in Wisconsin — #49 Best Places to Live in the U.S.
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#2 Most Livable College Town
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COLI data is recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and CNN Money. The data and methodology are described in detail and completely transparent to users, found in the COLI Manual. Both data and methodology are reviewed by an Advisory Board composed of academic researchers and government officials. The Cost of Living Index is referenced in the Census Bureau's Statistical Abstract of the U.S.
According to the COLI Manual, composite differences of <4% and categorical differences of <5% are not statistically significant and should not be treated as necessarily accurate.
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Eau Claire Community Feed
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"My husband and I often get asked if we have any regrets about moving back to Eau Claire, and without hesitation our response is 'absolutely not!' We would have considered Hudson or Minneapolis before Eau Claire if it wasn't for all the growth happening. The progress definitely stood out to us, but in a unique way that offered what we had in Madison, plus more with a small town vibe."
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"Eau Claire is not a place to simply live, but a place that will genuinely reward you if you give to it. From the beauty of our landscape to the warmth of the residents that live here, Eau Claire has given my family and I a sense of pride in belonging that we didn't feel in previous towns or cities."
Wesley E.
"A visit to Eau Claire made me realize how much I missed taking my time. Running on the trails through the city, there weren't 100 other people like Minneapolis, there wasn't a cloud of exhaust pouring into my lungs with every breath, and - when I did pass someone, they waved or said hello, making it feel like we were sharing the beauty of Eau Claire together even as total strangers."