Butternut, WI vs Marengo, WI

Butternut is moderately more affordable than Marengo, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Butternut scores 58 compared to 65 for Marengo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marengo 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 Marengo — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Butternut is more affordable at $74,300 median vs $118,800.

Median household income in Butternut is $43,750 compared to $55,833 in Marengo (-21.6%). While Marengo 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 15.8% in Marengo.