Butternut, WI vs Steuben, WI

Butternut is moderately more affordable than Steuben, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Butternut scores 58 compared to 64 for Steuben, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Steuben 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 $775/month in Steuben — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Butternut is more affordable at $74,300 median vs $87,500.

Median household income in Butternut is $43,750 compared to $63,750 in Steuben (-31.4%). While Steuben 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 14.6% in Steuben.