Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crosse, Wisconsin is 15.7% cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $42,158 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Crosse, Wisconsin is cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in La Crosse
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. La Crosse, WI
Compared to Waukesha, La Crosse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower