Biron, WI vs Chetek, WI

Chetek is moderately more affordable than Biron, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Biron scores 80 compared to 74 for Chetek, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Biron can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Biron is $1,135/month compared to $921/month in Chetek — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chetek has cheaper rent, Biron actually has lower median home values ($154,000 vs $156,500).

Median household income in Biron is $58,000 compared to $59,554 in Chetek (-2.6%). Chetek offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Biron spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Chetek.