Albany, WI vs Cobb, WI

Albany is moderately more affordable than Cobb, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Albany scores 73 compared to 78 for Cobb, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cobb can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Albany is $864/month compared to $1,063/month in Cobb — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Albany has cheaper rent, Cobb actually has lower median home values ($150,800 vs $166,800).

Median household income in Albany is $71,875 compared to $76,354 in Cobb (-5.9%). The higher salaries in Cobb partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Albany spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16.7% in Cobb.