Adams, WI vs Lake Ivanhoe, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Adams is 21.1% cheaper than Lake Ivanhoe. With a cost index of 63 vs 79, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Adams to Lake Ivanhoe should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Adams is $701/month compared to $1,050/month in Lake Ivanhoe — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Adams is more affordable at $101,200 median vs $171,000.

Median household income in Adams is $41,917 compared to $82,963 in Lake Ivanhoe (-49.5%). While Lake Ivanhoe 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 15.2% in Lake Ivanhoe.