La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 6.8% cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $69,935 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Des Moines
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to La Crosse, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower