Mitchell, South Dakota vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crosse, Wisconsin is 5.8% more expensive than Mitchell, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $52,882 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Mitchell, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Crosse, Wisconsin is more expensive than Mitchell, South Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
93% more expensive in La Crosse
than in Mitchell, South Dakota
Mitchell, SD vs. La Crosse, WI
Compared to Mitchell, La Crosse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower