La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 14.7% cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $29,005 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Waterloo
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to La Crosse, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower