Butternut, WI vs Iola, WI

Butternut is moderately more affordable than Iola, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Butternut scores 58 compared to 68 for Iola, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Iola can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Butternut is $623/month compared to $734/month in Iola — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Butternut is more affordable at $74,300 median vs $150,200.

Median household income in Butternut is $43,750 compared to $49,688 in Iola (-12%). The higher salaries in Iola partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Butternut spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Iola.