Chetek, WI vs Evansville, WI

Chetek is moderately more affordable than Evansville, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Chetek scores 74 compared to 82 for Evansville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Evansville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chetek is $921/month compared to $941/month in Evansville — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chetek is more affordable at $156,500 median vs $256,900.

Median household income in Chetek is $59,554 compared to $78,841 in Evansville (-24.5%). While Evansville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chetek spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.3% in Evansville.