What is the cost of living in Onalaska, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Onalaska has an overall cost of living index of 100, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wisconsin, Onalaska has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Wisconsin's index of 98.
The standard of living in Onalaska ranks as #83 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Onalaska ranks as the #63 most expensive place in the Badger State.
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Onalaska Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Onalaska. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Onalaska is 101.
The Groceries index in Onalaska is 97.
The Health index in Onalaska is 110.
The Housing index in Onalaska is 97.
The Transportation index in Onalaska is 105.
The Utilities index in Onalaska is 102.
| Living Expense | Onalaska | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 110 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 100 | 100 |
Onalaska Cost Of Living Compared To Wisconsin Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Onalaska, WI Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Wisconsin, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Onalaska is $359,544.
The Median Rent in Onalaska is $1,130.
The Median Income in Onalaska is $85,867.
The Home Value To Income in Onalaska is 4.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Onalaska is 0.16x.
Onalaska, WI Costs By Category
Detailed Onalaska Services costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Onalaska Groceries costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Onalaska Health costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Onalaska Transportation costs vs. Wisconsin
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Onalaska
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Onalaska. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
La Crosse, WI has a cost of living index of 94, 0.9x Onalaska.
Winona, MN has a cost of living index of 95, 0.9x Onalaska.
Holmen, WI has a cost of living index of 100, 1.0x Onalaska.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Onalaska |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse, WI | 51,356 | 94 | 0.9x |
| Winona, MN | 26,009 | 95 | 0.9x |
| Holmen, WI | 11,372 | 100 | 1.0x |
| Sparta, WI | 9,950 | 93 | 0.9x |
| Tomah, WI | 9,532 | 93 | 0.9x |
| Decorah, IA | 7,535 | 98 | 1.0x |
| West Salem, WI | 5,330 | 100 | 1.0x |
| La Crescent, MN | 5,251 | 98 | 1.0x |
