Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crosse, Wisconsin is 5.7% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $42,436 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Crosse, Wisconsin is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in La Crosse
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. La Crosse, WI
Compared to Grand Rapids, La Crosse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  36.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower