Amherst, WI vs Somerset, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Amherst is 18.3% cheaper than Somerset. With a cost index of 76 vs 93, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Amherst to Somerset should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Amherst is $829/month compared to $1,127/month in Somerset — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Amherst is more affordable at $218,000 median vs $271,200.

Median household income in Amherst is $56,833 compared to $76,176 in Somerset (-25.4%). While Somerset 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, less than the 17.8% in Somerset.