Durand, WI vs Ridgeway, WI

Durand is moderately more affordable than Ridgeway, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Durand scores 68 compared to 75 for Ridgeway, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ridgeway 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 $903/month in Ridgeway — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Durand is more affordable at $138,800 median vs $175,500.

Median household income in Durand is $57,885 compared to $71,563 in Ridgeway (-19.1%). While Ridgeway 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 15.1% in Ridgeway.