Murphy, North Carolina vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crosse, Wisconsin is 1.3% more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,661 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Murphy, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Crosse, Wisconsin is more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
142% more expensive in La Crosse
than in Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy, NC vs. La Crosse, WI
Compared to Murphy, La Crosse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher