Boyceville, WI vs Butternut, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Butternut is 24.1% cheaper than Boyceville. With a cost index of 58 vs 72, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Butternut to Boyceville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Boyceville is $856/month compared to $623/month in Butternut — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Butternut is more affordable at $74,300 median vs $158,200.

Median household income in Boyceville is $55,972 compared to $43,750 in Butternut (+27.9%). While Boyceville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Boyceville spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in Butternut.