Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
La Crosse County vs Wisconsin
How do La Crosse County and Wisconsin rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $889
- La Crosse County (1BR)
- $872
- Wisconsin (1BR)
- +2%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in La Crosse County is 2% more expensive than Wisconsin at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($889 vs $872). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | La Crosse County | Wisconsin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $804 | $797 | +$7 (+1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $889 | $872 | +$17 (+2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,166 | $1,097 | +$69 (+6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,515 | $1,405 | +$110 (+8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,903 | $1,572 | +$331 (+21%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. La Crosse County is 7% below the US average. Wisconsin is 9% below.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).