HEAD TO HEAD
La Crosse vs Milwaukee
La Crosse leads Milwaukee on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
La Crosse, WI
wins 3 of 5 factors
Milwaukee, WI
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | La Crosse | Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 85 ◆ | 81 |
| Affordable to rent | 89 ◆ | 75 |
| Climate comfort | 25 | 33 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 39 ◆ | 33 |
| Big-city amenities | 25 | 90 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | La Crosse | Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $335K | $390K |
| Typical rent | $1,149/mo | $1,538/mo |
| Average temperature | 7.4°C | 8.3°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.89 kWh/m²/day | 3.67 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #311 | #41 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.