Evansville, WI vs Menomonie, WI

Evansville, WI and Menomonie, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.7% difference in their overall index. Evansville scores 82 while Menomonie scores 78 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 $933/month in Menomonie — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Menomonie is more affordable at $203,800 median vs $256,900.

Median household income in Evansville is $78,841 compared to $54,587 in Menomonie (+44.4%). While Evansville 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, less than the 20.5% in Menomonie.