Evansville, WI vs Hammond, WI

Evansville, WI and Hammond, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.8% difference in their overall index. Evansville scores 82 while Hammond scores 84 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 $935/month in Hammond — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hammond is more affordable at $232,700 median vs $256,900.

Median household income in Evansville is $78,841 compared to $82,159 in Hammond (-4%). While Hammond 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 13.7% in Hammond.