Ettrick, WI vs Patch Grove, WI

Ettrick is moderately more affordable than Patch Grove, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Ettrick scores 62 compared to 65 for Patch Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Patch Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ettrick is $569/month compared to $690/month in Patch Grove — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ettrick has cheaper rent, Patch Grove actually has lower median home values ($139,800 vs $142,000).

Median household income in Ettrick is $80,139 compared to $39,781 in Patch Grove (+101.5%). Ettrick offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Ettrick spend roughly 8.5% of their income on rent, less than the 20.8% in Patch Grove.