Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crosse, Wisconsin is 4.3% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $104,326 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Crosse, Wisconsin is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% more expensive in La Crosse
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. La Crosse, WI
Compared to Cedar Falls, La Crosse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% higher
      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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher