Portland, Oregon vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crosse, Wisconsin is 36.3% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $54,184 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Crosse, Wisconsin is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in La Crosse
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. La Crosse, WI
Compared to Portland, La Crosse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% higher
  Commute
  43.0% lower
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower