Cameron, WI vs Melrose, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Melrose is 18.7% cheaper than Cameron. With a cost index of 65 vs 78, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Melrose to Cameron should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cameron is $998/month compared to $742/month in Melrose — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Melrose is more affordable at $137,500 median vs $177,100.

Median household income in Cameron is $59,444 compared to $50,208 in Melrose (+18.4%). The higher salaries in Cameron partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cameron spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Melrose.