Algoma, WI vs Hilbert, WI

Algoma is moderately more affordable than Hilbert, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Algoma scores 69 compared to 76 for Hilbert, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hilbert can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Algoma is $812/month compared to $1,003/month in Hilbert — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Algoma is more affordable at $143,000 median vs $154,200.

Median household income in Algoma is $62,269 compared to $63,478 in Hilbert (-1.9%). Hilbert 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 Algoma spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Hilbert.