Butternut, WI vs Little Round Lake, WI

Little Round Lake is moderately more affordable than Butternut, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Butternut scores 58 compared to 51 for Little Round Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Butternut 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 $364/month in Little Round Lake — a 71% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Little Round Lake has cheaper rent, Butternut actually has lower median home values ($74,300 vs $82,900).

Median household income in Butternut is $43,750 compared to $35,380 in Little Round Lake (+23.7%). While Butternut is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Butternut spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Little Round Lake.