Amherst, WI vs Bagley, WI

Bagley is moderately more affordable than Amherst, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Amherst scores 76 compared to 67 for Bagley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Amherst can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Amherst is $829/month compared to $808/month in Bagley — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bagley is more affordable at $115,200 median vs $218,000.

Median household income in Amherst is $56,833 compared to $50,139 in Bagley (+13.4%). The higher salaries in Amherst partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Amherst spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Bagley.