Boyd, WI vs Mount Sterling, WI

Mount Sterling is moderately more affordable than Boyd, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Boyd scores 68 compared to 64 for Mount Sterling, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Boyd can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Boyd is $861/month compared to $685/month in Mount Sterling — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mount Sterling has cheaper rent, Boyd actually has lower median home values ($124,800 vs $126,400).

Median household income in Boyd is $60,096 compared to $43,438 in Mount Sterling (+38.3%). While Boyd 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, less than the 18.9% in Mount Sterling.