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La Crosse, WI is a great place to live. The cost of living is lower than the national average while still providing a high quality of life. Rent for a two-bedroom home is significantly lower at $1,020 compared to the US average of $1,430. Grocery costs are also cheaper with an index of 93 compared to 100 in the US.
Local businesses in La Crosse include Festival Foods, La Crosse Broadcasting Company, and Myrick Park Zoo. There are also many recreational activities such as hiking trails at Veterans Freedom Park or sailing on Lake Onalaska. La Crosse truly offers something for everyone at an affordable price.

La Crosse has an unemployment rate of 3.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

La Crosse has seen the job market increase by 0.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 33.8%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for La Crosse
- The Sales Tax Rate for La Crosse is 5.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for La Crosse is 6.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for La Crosse
- The average income of a La Crosse resident is $21,723 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a La Crosse resident is $47,067 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyLa Crosse, WisconsinUnited States
  3.66
  -3.9%-6.2%
  33.8%33.5%
  5.5%6.2%
  6.3%4.6%
  $29,643$37,638
  $47,067$69,021
  $67,897$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.4%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  4.6%6.8%
  10.0%10.0%
  3.3%2.5%
  14.1%11.0%
  2.3%4.8%
  0.6%0.8%
  2.2%1.9%
  4.7%4.7%
  1.4%1.9%
  3.2%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.2%4.2%
  9.4%9.3%
  19.8%14.0%
  2.1%2.1%
  11.7%7.0%
  3.8%4.8%
  3.0%4.7%
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Beth · 
Over 3 years ago

My family recently relocated here from the west coast. This town is a hidden gem. If you like hiking, biking, festivals, nightlife and river life, you’ll love LAX. While  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city sucks. First off, the people born and raised here think its great, but its a small little dump tbh. Very clicky and there nothing to do besides drinking at the  More

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I have lived in La Crosse for almost 30 years. Its basically a dying town. Their is not much of a future hear unless you like fish fry's on Friday night or going to  More

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