Crandon, WI vs Livingston, WI

Crandon is moderately more affordable than Livingston, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Crandon scores 62 compared to 67 for Livingston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Livingston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Crandon is $597/month compared to $675/month in Livingston — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crandon is more affordable at $129,400 median vs $153,100.

Median household income in Crandon is $50,729 compared to $65,625 in Livingston (-22.7%). While Livingston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Crandon spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Livingston.