Kansas City, Missouri vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crosse, Wisconsin is 4.0% cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $86,416 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Crosse, Wisconsin is cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in La Crosse
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. La Crosse, WI
Compared to Kansas City, La Crosse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower