Altoona, WI vs Williams Bay, WI

Altoona is moderately more affordable than Williams Bay, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Altoona scores 85 compared to 90 for Williams Bay, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Williams Bay 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 $799/month in Williams Bay — a 45% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Williams Bay has cheaper rent, Altoona actually has lower median home values ($220,900 vs $397,600).

Median household income in Altoona is $80,126 compared to $70,568 in Williams Bay (+13.5%). 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, more than the 13.6% in Williams Bay.