Anchorage, Alaska vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crosse, Wisconsin is 27.2% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $472,931 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Crosse, Wisconsin is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in La Crosse
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. La Crosse, WI
Compared to Anchorage, La Crosse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower