De Soto, WI vs Ogdensburg, WI

De Soto, WI and Ogdensburg, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.1% difference in their overall index. De Soto scores 59 while Ogdensburg scores 58 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 De Soto is $590/month compared to $575/month in Ogdensburg — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ogdensburg is more affordable at $93,300 median vs $117,600.

Median household income in De Soto is $89,440 compared to $65,833 in Ogdensburg (+35.9%). While De Soto is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of De Soto spend roughly 7.9% of their income on rent, less than the 10.5% in Ogdensburg.