Bayfield, WI vs Cameron, WI

Cameron is moderately more affordable than Bayfield, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Bayfield scores 89 compared to 78 for Cameron, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bayfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bayfield is $1,021/month compared to $998/month in Cameron — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cameron is more affordable at $177,100 median vs $304,800.

Median household income in Bayfield is $63,750 compared to $59,444 in Cameron (+7.2%). The higher salaries in Bayfield partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bayfield spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.1% in Cameron.