Amherst, WI vs Genoa City, WI

Amherst is moderately more affordable than Genoa City, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Amherst scores 76 compared to 88 for Genoa City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Genoa City 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 $1,128/month in Genoa City — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Amherst is more affordable at $218,000 median vs $230,900.

Median household income in Amherst is $56,833 compared to $88,958 in Genoa City (-36.1%). While Genoa City 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 spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Genoa City.