Benton, WI vs Turtle Lake, WI

Benton is moderately more affordable than Turtle Lake, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Benton scores 77 compared to 86 for Turtle Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Turtle Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Benton is $1,079/month compared to $878/month in Turtle Lake — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Turtle Lake has cheaper rent, Benton actually has lower median home values ($139,300 vs $316,700).

Median household income in Benton is $63,594 compared to $67,500 in Turtle Lake (-5.8%). The higher salaries in Turtle Lake partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Benton spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in Turtle Lake.