Altoona, WI vs Hortonville, WI

Hortonville is moderately more affordable than Altoona, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Altoona scores 85 compared to 76 for Hortonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Altoona can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Altoona is $1,157/month compared to $798/month in Hortonville — a 45% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hortonville has cheaper rent, Altoona actually has lower median home values ($220,900 vs $231,700).

Median household income in Altoona is $80,126 compared to $90,446 in Hortonville (-11.4%). Hortonville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Altoona spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 10.6% in Hortonville.