Batavia, WI vs Eleva, WI

Eleva is moderately more affordable than Batavia, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Batavia scores 75 compared to 68 for Eleva, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Batavia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Batavia is $817/month compared to $725/month in Eleva — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eleva is more affordable at $165,900 median vs $228,900.

Median household income in Batavia is $88,682 compared to $55,625 in Eleva (+59.4%). While Batavia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Batavia spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, less than the 15.6% in Eleva.