Charleston, South Carolina vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crosse, Wisconsin is 23.1% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $99,927 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Crosse, Wisconsin is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in La Crosse
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. La Crosse, WI
Compared to Charleston, La Crosse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower