Brownsville, WI vs Hammond, WI

Brownsville, WI and Hammond, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.8% difference in their overall index. Brownsville scores 85 while Hammond scores 84 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Brownsville is $1,109/month compared to $935/month in Hammond — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hammond is more affordable at $232,700 median vs $235,100.

Median household income in Brownsville is $100,341 compared to $82,159 in Hammond (+22.1%). While Brownsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brownsville spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, less than the 13.7% in Hammond.