La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Waseca, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waseca, Minnesota is 6.6% cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $70,024 in Waseca, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waseca, Minnesota is cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% cheaper in Waseca
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Waseca, MN
Compared to La Crosse, Waseca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher