Bangor, WI vs Cross Plains, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bangor is 26.8% cheaper than Cross Plains. With a cost index of 76 vs 104, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bangor to Cross Plains should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bangor is $884/month compared to $1,371/month in Cross Plains — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bangor is more affordable at $211,900 median vs $347,400.

Median household income in Bangor is $74,271 compared to $103,389 in Cross Plains (-28.2%). While Cross Plains is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bangor spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 15.9% in Cross Plains.