Chilton, WI vs Little Chute, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Chilton is 20% cheaper than Little Chute. With a cost index of 69 vs 86, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Chilton to Little Chute should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Chilton is $748/month compared to $1,141/month in Little Chute — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chilton is more affordable at $160,100 median vs $223,400.

Median household income in Chilton is $77,935 compared to $79,260 in Little Chute (-1.7%). Little Chute does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Chilton spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Little Chute.