Cascade, WI vs Wautoma, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Wautoma is 16.1% cheaper than Cascade. With a cost index of 64 vs 74, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Wautoma to Cascade should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cascade is $935/month compared to $725/month in Wautoma — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wautoma is more affordable at $108,900 median vs $170,400.

Median household income in Cascade is $82,875 compared to $36,250 in Wautoma (+128.6%). While Cascade is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cascade spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Wautoma.