Bangor, WI vs Chilton, WI

Chilton is moderately more affordable than Bangor, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Bangor scores 76 compared to 69 for Chilton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bangor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bangor is $884/month compared to $748/month in Chilton — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chilton is more affordable at $160,100 median vs $211,900.

Median household income in Bangor is $74,271 compared to $77,935 in Chilton (-4.7%). Chilton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bangor spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Chilton.