Adams, WI vs Edgerton, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Adams is 26.3% cheaper than Edgerton. With a cost index of 63 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Adams to Edgerton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Adams is $701/month compared to $1,081/month in Edgerton — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Adams is more affordable at $101,200 median vs $243,900.

Median household income in Adams is $41,917 compared to $84,185 in Edgerton (-50.2%). While Edgerton 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 15.4% in Edgerton.