Evansville, WI vs Fredonia, WI

Evansville, WI and Fredonia, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.5% difference in their overall index. Evansville scores 82 while Fredonia scores 86 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Evansville is $941/month compared to $1,009/month in Fredonia — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Evansville is more affordable at $256,900 median vs $261,400.

Median household income in Evansville is $78,841 compared to $86,442 in Fredonia (-8.8%). While Fredonia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Evansville spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14% in Fredonia.