Cable, WI vs Forestville, WI

Cable, WI and Forestville, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0% difference in their overall index. Cable scores 65 while Forestville scores 65 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cable is $750/month compared to $676/month in Forestville — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Forestville has cheaper rent, Cable actually has lower median home values ($116,900 vs $152,700).

Median household income in Cable is $38,333 compared to $78,125 in Forestville (-50.9%). While Forestville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cable spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, more than the 10.4% in Forestville.