Madison, Wisconsin vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crosse, Wisconsin is 16.8% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $62,426 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Crosse, Wisconsin is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in La Crosse
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. La Crosse, WI
Compared to Madison, La Crosse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower