Athens, WI vs Hawkins, WI

Hawkins is moderately more affordable than Athens, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Athens scores 66 compared to 58 for Hawkins, 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 $675/month in Hawkins — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hawkins is more affordable at $60,600 median vs $168,100.

Median household income in Athens is $49,904 compared to $36,083 in Hawkins (+38.3%). While Athens is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Athens spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22.4% in Hawkins.