Abbotsford, WI vs Iron River, WI

Iron River is moderately more affordable than Abbotsford, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Abbotsford scores 70 compared to 65 for Iron River, 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 $653/month in Iron River — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Iron River has cheaper rent, Abbotsford actually has lower median home values ($135,600 vs $152,100).

Median household income in Abbotsford is $59,943 compared to $55,294 in Iron River (+8.4%). 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, more than the 14.2% in Iron River.