Cable, WI vs New Auburn, WI

Cable is moderately more affordable than New Auburn, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Cable scores 65 compared to 76 for New Auburn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Auburn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cable is $750/month compared to $1,010/month in New Auburn — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cable is more affordable at $116,900 median vs $164,400.

Median household income in Cable is $38,333 compared to $67,981 in New Auburn (-43.6%). While New Auburn 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 17.8% in New Auburn.