Chilton, WI vs Niagara, WI

Niagara is moderately more affordable than Chilton, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Chilton scores 69 compared to 64 for Niagara, 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 $780/month in Niagara — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chilton has cheaper rent, Niagara actually has lower median home values ($90,200 vs $160,100).

Median household income in Chilton is $77,935 compared to $57,500 in Niagara (+35.5%). 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 16.3% in Niagara.