La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 81.8% more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $136,315 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in Boston
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Boston, MA
Compared to La Crosse, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.8% higher
      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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  283.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  77.9% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.3% higher