Albany, WI vs Maribel, WI

Maribel is moderately more affordable than Albany, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Albany scores 73 compared to 65 for Maribel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Albany 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 $592/month in Maribel — a 46% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Maribel has cheaper rent, Albany actually has lower median home values ($166,800 vs $174,400).

Median household income in Albany is $71,875 compared to $71,094 in Maribel (+1.1%). Albany does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Albany spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, more than the 10% in Maribel.