Blanchardville, WI vs Wautoma, WI

Blanchardville, WI and Wautoma, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.8% difference in their overall index. Blanchardville scores 66 while Wautoma scores 64 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Blanchardville is $631/month compared to $725/month in Wautoma — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Blanchardville has cheaper rent, Wautoma actually has lower median home values ($108,900 vs $165,200).

Median household income in Blanchardville is $66,161 compared to $36,250 in Wautoma (+82.5%). While Blanchardville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blanchardville spend roughly 11.4% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Wautoma.