What is a pro or con of living in La Crosse, Wisconsincompared to Bismarck, North Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 34% cheaper in La Crosse.

What salary do I need to live in La Crosse, Wisconsin copmared to Bismarck, North Dakota?

A salary of $70,000 in Bismarck, North Dakota could decrease to $62,519 in La Crosse, Wisconsin (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BISMARCK vs. LA CROSSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bismarck, North Dakota vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crosse, Wisconsin is 10.7% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $62,519 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, La Crosse, Wisconsin is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in La Crosse
than in Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck, ND vs. La Crosse, WI

Compared to Bismarck, La Crosse is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

41.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.8% higher

Commute

0.1% lower

Health

17.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Bismarck, North Dakota vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

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