Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crosse, Wisconsin is 19.6% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $80,381 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Crosse, Wisconsin is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in La Crosse
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. La Crosse, WI
Compared to Minneapolis, La Crosse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  46.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower