Alma, WI vs Bear Creek, WI

Bear Creek is moderately more affordable than Alma, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Alma scores 70 compared to 67 for Bear Creek, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alma can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alma is $763/month compared to $850/month in Bear Creek — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Alma has cheaper rent, Bear Creek actually has lower median home values ($98,600 vs $174,500).

Median household income in Alma is $56,284 compared to $63,750 in Bear Creek (-11.7%). Bear Creek offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Alma spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Bear Creek.