Boyd, WI vs Cambridge, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Boyd is 24.4% cheaper than Cambridge. With a cost index of 68 vs 91, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Boyd to Cambridge should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Boyd is $861/month compared to $1,120/month in Cambridge — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Boyd is more affordable at $124,800 median vs $280,000.

Median household income in Boyd is $60,096 compared to $93,424 in Cambridge (-35.7%). While Cambridge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Boyd spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in Cambridge.