Bowler, WI vs Turtle Lake, WI

Bowler is moderately more affordable than Turtle Lake, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Bowler scores 65 compared to 69 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 Bowler is $704/month compared to $794/month in Turtle Lake — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bowler is more affordable at $133,800 median vs $143,100.

Median household income in Bowler is $53,750 compared to $57,854 in Turtle Lake (-7.1%). While Turtle Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bowler spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in Turtle Lake.