Clintonville, WI vs Fort Atkinson, WI

Clintonville is moderately more affordable than Fort Atkinson, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Clintonville scores 67 compared to 77 for Fort Atkinson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Atkinson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clintonville is $840/month compared to $957/month in Fort Atkinson — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clintonville is more affordable at $111,900 median vs $198,600.

Median household income in Clintonville is $55,960 compared to $75,350 in Fort Atkinson (-25.7%). While Fort Atkinson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clintonville spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Fort Atkinson.