Elk Mound, WI vs Juda, WI

Juda is moderately more affordable than Elk Mound, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Elk Mound scores 74 compared to 69 for Juda, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elk Mound can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elk Mound is $984/month compared to $744/month in Juda — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Juda has cheaper rent, Elk Mound actually has lower median home values ($142,500 vs $154,200).

Median household income in Elk Mound is $62,167 compared to $61,932 in Juda (+0.4%). Elk Mound does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Elk Mound spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in Juda.