Browntown, WI vs Pepin, WI

Browntown is moderately more affordable than Pepin, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Browntown scores 66 compared to 73 for Pepin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pepin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Browntown is $775/month compared to $837/month in Pepin — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Browntown is more affordable at $113,200 median vs $184,200.

Median household income in Browntown is $70,500 compared to $72,500 in Pepin (-2.8%). Pepin does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Browntown spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, less than the 13.9% in Pepin.