Avoca, WI vs Drummond, WI

Avoca, WI and Drummond, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.9% difference in their overall index. Avoca scores 67 while Drummond scores 68 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Avoca is $829/month compared to $795/month in Drummond — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Drummond has cheaper rent, Avoca actually has lower median home values ($95,000 vs $131,300).

Median household income in Avoca is $54,500 compared to $65,625 in Drummond (-17%). While Drummond is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Avoca spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Drummond.