Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin vs. La Crosse, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crosse, Wisconsin is 10.0% more expensive than Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $110,039 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Crosse, Wisconsin is more expensive than Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in La Crosse
than in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Rapids, WI vs. La Crosse, WI
Compared to Wisconsin Rapids, La Crosse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower