Athens, WI vs Mondovi, WI

Athens is moderately more affordable than Mondovi, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Athens scores 66 compared to 71 for Mondovi, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mondovi 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 $822/month in Mondovi — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Athens has cheaper rent, Mondovi actually has lower median home values ($166,100 vs $168,100).

Median household income in Athens is $49,904 compared to $48,688 in Mondovi (+2.5%). Athens 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, less than the 20.3% in Mondovi.