Kenosha, WI vs La Crosse, WI

La Crosse is moderately more affordable than Kenosha, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Kenosha scores 87 compared to 77 for La Crosse, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kenosha can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kenosha is $1,137/month compared to $977/month in La Crosse — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: La Crosse is more affordable at $196,600 median vs $210,500.

Median household income in Kenosha is $68,532 compared to $53,803 in La Crosse (+27.4%). While Kenosha is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kenosha spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in La Crosse.