Amherst Junction, WI vs Belmont, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Belmont is 16.6% cheaper than Amherst Junction. With a cost index of 71 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Belmont to Amherst Junction should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Amherst Junction is $817/month compared to $700/month in Belmont — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belmont is more affordable at $203,900 median vs $303,900.

Median household income in Amherst Junction is $100,000 compared to $82,000 in Belmont (+22%). While Amherst Junction is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Amherst Junction spend roughly 9.8% of their income on rent, less than the 10.2% in Belmont.