La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Urbandale, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbandale, Iowa is 8.1% more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $54,028 in Urbandale, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbandale, Iowa is more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Urbandale
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Urbandale, IA
Compared to La Crosse, Urbandale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower