La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Gary, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 13.6% cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $43,187 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Gary
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Gary, IN
Compared to La Crosse, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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)
  70.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher