Cashton, WI vs Hancock, WI

Hancock is moderately more affordable than Cashton, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Cashton scores 71 compared to 66 for Hancock, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cashton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cashton is $892/month compared to $677/month in Hancock — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hancock has cheaper rent, Cashton actually has lower median home values ($145,400 vs $147,200).

Median household income in Cashton is $68,594 compared to $48,255 in Hancock (+42.1%). While Cashton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cashton spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 16.8% in Hancock.