Embarrass, WI vs Lynxville, WI

Embarrass is moderately more affordable than Lynxville, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Embarrass scores 62 compared to 67 for Lynxville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lynxville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Embarrass is $616/month compared to $781/month in Lynxville — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Embarrass has cheaper rent, Lynxville actually has lower median home values ($131,300 vs $133,300).

Median household income in Embarrass is $62,750 compared to $64,375 in Lynxville (-2.5%). Lynxville 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 Embarrass spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, less than the 14.6% in Lynxville.