Altoona, WI vs Yorkville, WI

Altoona is moderately more affordable than Yorkville, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Altoona scores 85 compared to 96 for Yorkville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Yorkville 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 $1,091/month in Yorkville — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Yorkville has cheaper rent, Altoona actually has lower median home values ($220,900 vs $360,100).

Median household income in Altoona is $80,126 compared to $109,643 in Yorkville (-26.9%). While Yorkville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Altoona spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Yorkville.