Bangor, WI vs Horicon, WI

Horicon is moderately more affordable than Bangor, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Bangor scores 76 compared to 72 for Horicon, 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 $835/month in Horicon — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Horicon is more affordable at $162,400 median vs $211,900.

Median household income in Bangor is $74,271 compared to $49,556 in Horicon (+49.9%). While Bangor 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 20.2% in Horicon.