What is a pro or con of living in La Crosse, Wisconsincompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 67% cheaper in La Crosse.

What salary do I need to live in La Crosse, Wisconsin copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $100,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $56,042 in La Crosse, Wisconsin (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. LA CROSSE
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crosse, Wisconsin is 44.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $56,042 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, La Crosse, Wisconsin is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in La Crosse
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. La Crosse, WI

Compared to Washington, La Crosse is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

18.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

71.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% lower

Commute

45.2% lower

Health

15.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

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