Eureka, WI vs Fountain City, WI

Fountain City is moderately more affordable than Eureka, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Eureka scores 77 compared to 72 for Fountain City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eureka can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eureka is $1,119/month compared to $865/month in Fountain City — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fountain City has cheaper rent, Eureka actually has lower median home values ($143,200 vs $161,700).

Median household income in Eureka is $67,083 compared to $51,759 in Fountain City (+29.6%). While Eureka is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Eureka spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, less than the 20.1% in Fountain City.