Elk Mound, WI vs Unity, WI

Unity is moderately more affordable than Elk Mound, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Elk Mound scores 74 compared to 65 for Unity, 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 $823/month in Unity — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Unity is more affordable at $105,300 median vs $142,500.

Median household income in Elk Mound is $62,167 compared to $58,125 in Unity (+7%). The higher salaries in Elk Mound partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Elk Mound spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Unity.