Chain O' Lakes, WI vs Wales, WI

Chain O' Lakes, WI and Wales, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.2% difference in their overall index. Chain O' Lakes scores 109 while Wales scores 110 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Chain O' Lakes is $730/month compared to $1,473/month in Wales — a 50% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chain O' Lakes has cheaper rent, Wales actually has lower median home values ($383,600 vs $662,700).

Median household income in Chain O' Lakes is $83,438 compared to $110,804 in Wales (-24.7%). While Wales is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chain O' Lakes spend roughly 10.5% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Wales.