Elmwood, WI vs Union Center, WI

Union Center is moderately more affordable than Elmwood, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Elmwood scores 74 compared to 67 for Union Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elmwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elmwood is $804/month compared to $813/month in Union Center — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Elmwood has cheaper rent, Union Center actually has lower median home values ($126,600 vs $165,000).

Median household income in Elmwood is $55,313 compared to $62,250 in Union Center (-11.1%). Union Center offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Elmwood spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Union Center.