Crandon, WI vs Mauston, WI

Crandon is moderately more affordable than Mauston, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Crandon scores 62 compared to 69 for Mauston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mauston 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 $830/month in Mauston — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crandon is more affordable at $129,400 median vs $135,600.

Median household income in Crandon is $50,729 compared to $60,174 in Mauston (-15.7%). While Mauston 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, less than the 16.6% in Mauston.