Albany, WI vs Oostburg, WI

Albany is moderately more affordable than Oostburg, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Albany scores 73 compared to 79 for Oostburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oostburg 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 $931/month in Oostburg — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Albany is more affordable at $166,800 median vs $230,400.

Median household income in Albany is $71,875 compared to $87,276 in Oostburg (-17.6%). While Oostburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Albany spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.8% in Oostburg.