Boyceville, WI vs Tomahawk, WI

Tomahawk is moderately more affordable than Boyceville, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Boyceville scores 72 compared to 64 for Tomahawk, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Boyceville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Boyceville is $856/month compared to $554/month in Tomahawk — a 55% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tomahawk has cheaper rent, Boyceville actually has lower median home values ($158,200 vs $168,200).

Median household income in Boyceville is $55,972 compared to $60,905 in Tomahawk (-8.1%). Tomahawk offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Boyceville spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 10.9% in Tomahawk.