Amherst, WI vs Oconto Falls, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Oconto Falls is 17.8% cheaper than Amherst. With a cost index of 64 vs 76, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Oconto Falls to Amherst should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Amherst is $829/month compared to $670/month in Oconto Falls — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oconto Falls is more affordable at $145,100 median vs $218,000.

Median household income in Amherst is $56,833 compared to $47,786 in Oconto Falls (+18.9%). While Amherst 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 16.8% in Oconto Falls.