Auburndale, WI vs New Glarus, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Auburndale is 18.4% cheaper than New Glarus. With a cost index of 69 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Auburndale to New Glarus should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Auburndale is $649/month compared to $968/month in New Glarus — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Auburndale is more affordable at $217,700 median vs $267,600.

Median household income in Auburndale is $80,407 compared to $98,224 in New Glarus (-18.1%). The higher salaries in New Glarus partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Auburndale spend roughly 9.7% of their income on rent, less than the 11.8% in New Glarus.