Durand, WI vs Richland Center, WI

Richland Center is moderately more affordable than Durand, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Durand scores 68 compared to 65 for Richland Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Durand can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Durand is $791/month compared to $681/month in Richland Center — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Richland Center is more affordable at $137,700 median vs $138,800.

Median household income in Durand is $57,885 compared to $51,472 in Richland Center (+12.5%). While Durand is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Durand spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Richland Center.