Here's what it costs to live in La Crosse, Wisconsin, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, while the typical home is valued around $210,100. Households earn a median of $55,866 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$55,866
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,010
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$210,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
51,356
Latest estimate
Median Age
30.5 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$748
Per month
Avg Home Value
$207,000
Census ACS
January Avg
18°F
July Avg
74°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
32.3
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.1%
What is the cost of living index for La Crosse?
The cost of living index for La Crosse is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in La Crosse?
The median gross rent in La Crosse is $1,010 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in La Crosse?
The median household income in La Crosse is $55,866 per year.
What is the median home value in La Crosse?
The median home value in La Crosse is $210,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in La Crosse?
Air quality data for La Crosse is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in La Crosse?
Tax data for Wisconsin is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
