Alma Center, WI vs Nelsonville, WI

Alma Center is moderately more affordable than Nelsonville, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Alma Center scores 66 compared to 72 for Nelsonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Nelsonville 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 $875/month in Nelsonville — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alma Center is more affordable at $121,300 median vs $157,800.

Median household income in Alma Center is $64,375 compared to $66,750 in Nelsonville (-3.6%). Nelsonville 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 Alma Center spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15.7% in Nelsonville.