La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 412.8% more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $256,398 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1398% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to La Crosse, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  412.8% 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
  33.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,775.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  89.7% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher