Auburndale, WI vs Neillsville, WI

Neillsville is moderately more affordable than Auburndale, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Auburndale scores 69 compared to 63 for Neillsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Auburndale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Auburndale is $649/month compared to $680/month in Neillsville — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Auburndale has cheaper rent, Neillsville actually has lower median home values ($111,300 vs $217,700).

Median household income in Auburndale is $80,407 compared to $58,239 in Neillsville (+38.1%). While Auburndale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Auburndale spend roughly 9.7% of their income on rent, less than the 14% in Neillsville.