Cuba City, WI vs Iron River, WI

Iron River is moderately more affordable than Cuba City, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Cuba City scores 70 compared to 65 for Iron River, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cuba City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cuba City is $754/month compared to $653/month in Iron River — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Iron River is more affordable at $152,100 median vs $176,000.

Median household income in Cuba City is $72,434 compared to $55,294 in Iron River (+31%). 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 14.2% in Iron River.