West Salem, Wisconsin vs. La Crescent, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crescent, Minnesota is 3.1% cheaper than West Salem, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $48,438 in La Crescent, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in West Salem, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Crescent, Minnesota is cheaper than West Salem, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% cheaper in La Crescent
than in West Salem, Wisconsin
West Salem, WI vs. La Crescent, MN
Compared to West Salem, La Crescent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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