Altoona, WI vs Somerset, WI

Altoona is moderately more affordable than Somerset, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Altoona scores 85 compared to 93 for Somerset, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Somerset 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 $1,127/month in Somerset — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Somerset has cheaper rent, Altoona actually has lower median home values ($220,900 vs $271,200).

Median household income in Altoona is $80,126 compared to $76,176 in Somerset (+5.2%). Altoona 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, less than the 17.8% in Somerset.