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Ely, NV vs La Crosse, WI

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Is it cheaper to live in La Crosse or is it cheaper to live in Ely?
- La Crosse is 12.9% more expensive than Ely.

Which city has more affordable housing, La Crosse or Ely?
- La Crosse housing costs are 16.6% more expensive than Ely housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Ely or is Health Care more affordable in La Crosse.
- Health related expenses are 11.8% less in La Crosse.
 Ely, NVLa Crosse, WIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock89.5100
 Food & Groceries91.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock110.7100
 Housing57.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$207,400$338,100
 Utilities84  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock74.1100
 Miscellaneous91.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Ely    7 Reviews

This place is wonderful for Outdoor activities! It is a safe, comfortable, affordable place to live! A great place to raise children!  More

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Over 4 years ago

We are just passing through town - all I can say is that this city is 180 degrees opposite from San Francisco, CA where I live - very liberal SF, very conservative Ely,  More

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Ely is not a bad place to live, but I would let people do their own homework on where they wish to live. Some suggestions I recommend is, looking at the age of home they  More

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Reviews for La Crosse    17 Reviews

Beth · 
Over 4 years ago

My family recently relocated here from the west coast. This town is a hidden gem. If you like hiking, biking, festivals, nightlife and river life, you’ll love LAX. While  More

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Over 4 years ago

This city sucks. First off, the people born and raised here think its great, but its a small little dump tbh. Very clicky and there nothing to do besides drinking at the  More

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I have lived in La Crosse for almost 30 years. Its basically a dying town. Their is not much of a future hear unless you like fish fry's on Friday night or going to  More

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