Curtiss, WI vs Rio, WI

Curtiss is moderately more affordable than Rio, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Curtiss scores 63 compared to 72 for Rio, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rio can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Curtiss is $792/month compared to $789/month in Rio — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rio has cheaper rent, Curtiss actually has lower median home values ($77,300 vs $174,800).

Median household income in Curtiss is $63,958 compared to $68,304 in Rio (-6.4%). The higher salaries in Rio partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Curtiss spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Rio.