Chilton, WI vs Marinette, WI

Marinette is moderately more affordable than Chilton, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Chilton scores 69 compared to 65 for Marinette, 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 $763/month in Marinette — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chilton has cheaper rent, Marinette actually has lower median home values ($111,600 vs $160,100).

Median household income in Chilton is $77,935 compared to $57,461 in Marinette (+35.6%). 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 15.9% in Marinette.