Abbotsford, WI vs Almena, WI

Almena is moderately more affordable than Abbotsford, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Abbotsford scores 70 compared to 64 for Almena, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Abbotsford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Abbotsford is $884/month compared to $738/month in Almena — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Almena is more affordable at $106,100 median vs $135,600.

Median household income in Abbotsford is $59,943 compared to $49,250 in Almena (+21.7%). While Abbotsford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Abbotsford spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18% in Almena.