Athens, WI vs Embarrass, WI

Embarrass is moderately more affordable than Athens, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Athens scores 66 compared to 62 for Embarrass, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Athens can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Athens is $686/month compared to $616/month in Embarrass — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Embarrass is more affordable at $133,300 median vs $168,100.

Median household income in Athens is $49,904 compared to $62,750 in Embarrass (-20.5%). Embarrass offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Athens spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 11.8% in Embarrass.