Cambria, WI vs New Glarus, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cambria is 21% cheaper than New Glarus. With a cost index of 67 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cambria to New Glarus should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cambria is $700/month compared to $968/month in New Glarus — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cambria is more affordable at $149,300 median vs $267,600.

Median household income in Cambria is $69,375 compared to $98,224 in New Glarus (-29.4%). While New Glarus is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cambria spend roughly 12.1% of their income on rent, more than the 11.8% in New Glarus.