Jefferson, WI vs Onalaska, WI

Jefferson is moderately more affordable than Onalaska, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Jefferson scores 83 compared to 88 for Onalaska, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Onalaska can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jefferson is $1,041/month compared to $1,096/month in Onalaska — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jefferson is more affordable at $222,100 median vs $279,100.

Median household income in Jefferson is $77,095 compared to $84,898 in Onalaska (-9.2%). While Onalaska is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jefferson spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Onalaska.