Onalaska, WI Cost of Living


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Onalaska cost of living score
89.5
Less expensive
10.5% lower
than the US average
0.4% lower
than the Wisconsin average
Onalaska, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.5% lower than the U.S. average and 0.4% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Onalaska, WI

Housing costs in Onalaska?
A typical home costs $278,500, which is 17.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.1% more expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Onalaska costs $1,100 per month, which is 23.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.4% more than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Onalaska?
To live comfortably in Onalaska, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $53,280 for a family, and $34,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Onalaska?
Onalaska, WI is an attractive city due to its low cost of living. In Onalaska, the median home value is around $168,000, which is much lower than the US average of $184,700. The median household income in Onalaska is also slightly lower than the national average at $56,741 compared to $57,652. Additionally, utilities are cheaper here than in other parts of the US—the average cost for electricity and natural gas is significantly less here than almost anywhere else. Furthermore, groceries and health care are both very affordable in Onalaska. The overall cost of living in this city makes it an ideal place to live for those looking for a high quality of life without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOnalaskaWisconsinUnited States
  89.589.9100.0
  9694.7100
  110.798.9100.0
  94.679.3100.0
  $278,500$244,100$338,100
  101.0%99.0%100.0%
  77.286.9100.0
  130.5106.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

Onalaska is a great place to live! Every aspect is perfect  More

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Over 15 years ago

I was in nearby lacrosse working for a couple months, and there was nothing to do but drink and fish. And cold you fish. There was this small family owned boat rental  More

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Over 18 years ago

This is a great town to raise a family in. The people are mostly friendly, and if you like small town life, then this is the place for you. It has a university nearby,  More

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