Coon Valley, WI vs Oakdale, WI

Oakdale is moderately more affordable than Coon Valley, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Coon Valley scores 75 compared to 66 for Oakdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Coon Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Coon Valley is $924/month compared to $588/month in Oakdale — a 57% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oakdale has cheaper rent, Coon Valley actually has lower median home values ($182,300 vs $187,500).

Median household income in Coon Valley is $64,375 compared to $86,563 in Oakdale (-25.6%). Oakdale offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Coon Valley spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 8.2% in Oakdale.