La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Calais, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calais, Maine is 9.2% cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $45,379 in Calais, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calais, Maine is cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Calais
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Calais, ME
Compared to La Crosse, Calais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower