Clinton, WI vs Elmwood, WI

Elmwood is moderately more affordable than Clinton, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Clinton scores 79 compared to 74 for Elmwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clinton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clinton is $1,071/month compared to $804/month in Elmwood — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elmwood is more affordable at $165,000 median vs $172,300.

Median household income in Clinton is $68,571 compared to $55,313 in Elmwood (+24%). While Clinton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clinton spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Elmwood.