Belmont, WI vs Clayton, WI

Clayton is moderately more affordable than Belmont, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Belmont scores 71 compared to 67 for Clayton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Belmont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belmont is $700/month compared to $793/month in Clayton — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Belmont has cheaper rent, Clayton actually has lower median home values ($122,300 vs $203,900).

Median household income in Belmont is $82,000 compared to $49,306 in Clayton (+66.3%). While Belmont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belmont spend roughly 10.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.3% in Clayton.