Cameron, WI vs West Salem, WI

Cameron is moderately more affordable than West Salem, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Cameron scores 78 compared to 88 for West Salem, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Salem can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cameron is $998/month compared to $1,142/month in West Salem — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cameron is more affordable at $177,100 median vs $269,300.

Median household income in Cameron is $59,444 compared to $90,991 in West Salem (-34.7%). While West Salem is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cameron spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in West Salem.