HEAD TO HEAD
La Crosse vs Staunton
La Crosse and Staunton split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
La Crosse, WI
wins 2 of 5 factors
Staunton, VA
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | La Crosse | Staunton |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 85 | 85 |
| Affordable to rent | 89 ◆ | 74 |
| Climate comfort | 25 | 55 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 39 | 43 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 25 ◆ | 18 |
By the numbers
| Figure | La Crosse | Staunton |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $335K | $335K |
| Typical rent | $1,149/mo | $1,574/mo |
| Average temperature | 7.4°C | 11.2°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 3.89 kWh/m²/day | 4 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #311 | #338 |
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.