La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Owatonna, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Owatonna, Minnesota is 1.2% cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $57,313 in Owatonna, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Owatonna, Minnesota is cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in Owatonna
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Owatonna, MN
Compared to La Crosse, Owatonna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher