Eastman, WI vs Wild Rose, WI

Wild Rose is moderately more affordable than Eastman, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Eastman scores 72 compared to 67 for Wild Rose, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eastman can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eastman is $770/month compared to $837/month in Wild Rose — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Eastman has cheaper rent, Wild Rose actually has lower median home values ($110,800 vs $185,600).

Median household income in Eastman is $60,625 compared to $46,491 in Wild Rose (+30.4%). While Eastman is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Eastman spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.6% in Wild Rose.