Adams, WI vs Auburndale, WI

Adams is moderately more affordable than Auburndale, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Adams scores 63 compared to 69 for Auburndale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Auburndale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Adams is $701/month compared to $649/month in Auburndale — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Auburndale has cheaper rent, Adams actually has lower median home values ($101,200 vs $217,700).

Median household income in Adams is $41,917 compared to $80,407 in Auburndale (-47.9%). While Auburndale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Adams spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 9.7% in Auburndale.