Amery, WI vs Amherst, WI

Amherst is moderately more affordable than Amery, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Amery scores 81 compared to 76 for Amherst, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Amery can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Amery is $1,154/month compared to $829/month in Amherst — a 39% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Amherst has cheaper rent, Amery actually has lower median home values ($164,300 vs $218,000).

Median household income in Amery is $71,290 compared to $56,833 in Amherst (+25.4%). While Amery is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Amery spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Amherst.