Albany, WI vs Curtiss, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Curtiss is 16% cheaper than Albany. With a cost index of 63 vs 73, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Curtiss to Albany should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Albany is $864/month compared to $792/month in Curtiss — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Curtiss is more affordable at $77,300 median vs $166,800.

Median household income in Albany is $71,875 compared to $63,958 in Curtiss (+12.4%). The higher salaries in Albany 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 14.9% in Curtiss.