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Cost of Living in Melvina, WI

Population: 83 | Wisconsin

83
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Melvina is 17% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
44
Home Values
91
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Melvina, WI: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 83, Melvina, WI is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 17% cheaper than the national average and 4% above the Wisconsin state average of 79. Melvina is a small community of 83 residents.

The median household income in Melvina is $71,500, which is 5% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$71,500
vs US Median ($75,149)
-5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$135,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$900/mo

Everyday Prices in Melvina

BLS Average Prices for the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.87
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🥚
$2.34
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-6% vs US
🥛
$3.77
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🍞
$1.73
Bread (white)
per lb
-6% vs US
🍗
$3.88
Chicken breast
per lb
-6% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-11% vs US

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