Elroy, WI vs Lena, WI

Lena is moderately more affordable than Elroy, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Elroy scores 69 compared to 62 for Lena, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elroy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elroy is $918/month compared to $637/month in Lena — a 44% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lena has cheaper rent, Elroy actually has lower median home values ($120,500 vs $132,900).

Median household income in Elroy is $58,750 compared to $57,917 in Lena (+1.4%). Elroy 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 Elroy spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Lena.