Owatonna, Minnesota vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $50,600 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Owatonna, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Crosse, Wisconsin is more expensive than Owatonna, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% more expensive in La Crosse
than in Owatonna, Minnesota
Owatonna, MN vs. La Crosse, WI
Compared to Owatonna, La Crosse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower