La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 16.8% more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $10,584,313 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in St. Paul
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to La Crosse, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  31.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher