Cuba City, WI vs Friendship, WI

Cuba City, WI and Friendship, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.4% difference in their overall index. Cuba City scores 70 while Friendship scores 68 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cuba City is $754/month compared to $856/month in Friendship — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cuba City has cheaper rent, Friendship actually has lower median home values ($110,100 vs $176,000).

Median household income in Cuba City is $72,434 compared to $46,250 in Friendship (+56.6%). While Cuba City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cuba City spend roughly 12.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22.2% in Friendship.