Hamilton, IN vs La Crosse, IN

La Crosse is moderately more affordable than Hamilton, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Hamilton scores 83 compared to 74 for La Crosse, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hamilton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hamilton is $929/month compared to $1,047/month in La Crosse — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hamilton has cheaper rent, La Crosse actually has lower median home values ($125,000 vs $265,600).

Median household income in Hamilton is $66,884 compared to $63,500 in La Crosse (+5.3%). Hamilton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Hamilton spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in La Crosse.