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Canyon, TX vs Onalaska, WI

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Is it cheaper to live in Onalaska or is it cheaper to live in Canyon?
- Onalaska is 5.0% more expensive than Canyon.

Which city has more affordable housing, Onalaska or Canyon?
- Onalaska housing costs are 25.1% more expensive than Canyon housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Canyon or is Health Care more affordable in Onalaska.
- Health related expenses are 9.8% more in Onalaska.
 Canyon, TXOnalaska, WIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock89.5100
 Food & Groceries94.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock110.7100
 Housing75.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$278,500$338,100
 Utilities95  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock77.2100
 Miscellaneous106.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Canyon    2 Reviews

Have lived in Canyon for over 15 years. Planned on making this our retirement home 12 years before we actually moved here and don't plan on ever leaving. City is  More

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Over 18 years ago

I moved here from Northern California to go to West Texas A&M. The town is "dry" (doesn't sell alcohol in the city limits), so there are no bars. Not a whole lot of  More

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Reviews for Onalaska    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Onalaska is a great place to live! Every aspect is perfect  More

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Over 17 years ago

I was in nearby lacrosse working for a couple months, and there was nothing to do but drink and fish. And cold you fish. There was this small family owned boat rental  More

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Over 20 years ago

This is a great town to raise a family in. The people are mostly friendly, and if you like small town life, then this is the place for you. It has a university nearby,  More

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