Chilton, WI vs Loyal, WI

Loyal is moderately more affordable than Chilton, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Chilton scores 69 compared to 65 for Loyal, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chilton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chilton is $748/month compared to $757/month in Loyal — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chilton has cheaper rent, Loyal actually has lower median home values ($114,700 vs $160,100).

Median household income in Chilton is $77,935 compared to $63,750 in Loyal (+22.3%). While Chilton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chilton spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, less than the 14.2% in Loyal.