Ettrick, WI vs Wabeno, WI

Wabeno is moderately more affordable than Ettrick, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Ettrick scores 62 compared to 54 for Wabeno, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ettrick 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 $475/month in Wabeno — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wabeno is more affordable at $85,800 median vs $142,000.

Median household income in Ettrick is $80,139 compared to $34,375 in Wabeno (+133.1%). While Ettrick is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ettrick spend roughly 8.5% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Wabeno.