Clayton, WI vs Wittenberg, WI

Wittenberg is moderately more affordable than Clayton, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Clayton scores 67 compared to 64 for Wittenberg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clayton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clayton is $793/month compared to $711/month in Wittenberg — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wittenberg has cheaper rent, Clayton actually has lower median home values ($122,300 vs $124,600).

Median household income in Clayton is $49,306 compared to $51,875 in Wittenberg (-5%). Wittenberg offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Clayton spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Wittenberg.