Alma Center, WI vs Middle Village, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Middle Village is 18.7% cheaper than Alma Center. With a cost index of 56 vs 66, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Middle Village to Alma Center should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Alma Center is $773/month compared to $545/month in Middle Village — a 42% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middle Village is more affordable at $78,300 median vs $121,300.

Median household income in Alma Center is $64,375 compared to $54,000 in Middle Village (+19.2%). While Alma Center 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, more than the 12.1% in Middle Village.