Pekin, Illinois vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crosse, Wisconsin is 11.9% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,968 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Crosse, Wisconsin is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in La Crosse
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. La Crosse, WI
Compared to Pekin, La Crosse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower