Onalaska, WI vs Vernon, WI

Onalaska is moderately more affordable than Vernon, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Onalaska scores 88 compared to 102 for Vernon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vernon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Onalaska is $1,096/month compared to $1,159/month in Vernon — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Onalaska is more affordable at $279,100 median vs $412,600.

Median household income in Onalaska is $84,898 compared to $121,401 in Vernon (-30.1%). While Vernon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Onalaska spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Vernon.