What is a pro or con of living in La Crosse, Wisconsincompared to Buffalo Grove, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 38% cheaper in La Crosse.

What salary do I need to live in La Crosse, Wisconsin copmared to Buffalo Grove, Illinois?

A salary of $70,000 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois could decrease to $56,590 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.

BUFFALO GROVE vs. LA CROSSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crosse, Wisconsin is 19.2% cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,590 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, La Crosse, Wisconsin is cheaper than Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in La Crosse
than in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Buffalo Grove, IL vs. La Crosse, WI

Compared to Buffalo Grove, La Crosse is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

47.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.1% higher

Commute

20.0% lower

Health

15.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Buffalo Grove, Illinois vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

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