Alma Center, WI vs Gotham, WI

Alma Center is moderately more affordable than Gotham, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Alma Center scores 66 compared to 77 for Gotham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gotham 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 $1,069/month in Gotham — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alma Center is more affordable at $121,300 median vs $137,500.

Median household income in Alma Center is $64,375 compared to $73,438 in Gotham (-12.3%). The higher salaries in Gotham partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Alma Center spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Gotham.