La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 53.3% more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $96,590 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Austin
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Austin, TX
Compared to La Crosse, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  48.3% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher