Bakersfield, California vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crosse, Wisconsin is 18.4% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $40,812 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Crosse, Wisconsin is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in La Crosse
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. La Crosse, WI
Compared to Bakersfield, La Crosse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower