Bear Creek, WI vs Pepin, WI

Bear Creek is moderately more affordable than Pepin, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Bear Creek scores 67 compared to 73 for Pepin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pepin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bear Creek is $850/month compared to $837/month in Pepin — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pepin has cheaper rent, Bear Creek actually has lower median home values ($98,600 vs $184,200).

Median household income in Bear Creek is $63,750 compared to $72,500 in Pepin (-12.1%). While Pepin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bear Creek spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Pepin.