Alma Center, WI vs Cleveland, WI

Alma Center is moderately more affordable than Cleveland, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Alma Center scores 66 compared to 76 for Cleveland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cleveland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alma Center is $773/month compared to $921/month in Cleveland — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alma Center is more affordable at $121,300 median vs $192,500.

Median household income in Alma Center is $64,375 compared to $75,000 in Cleveland (-14.2%). While Cleveland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alma Center spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 14.7% in Cleveland.