Evansville, WI vs Westby, WI

Westby is moderately more affordable than Evansville, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Evansville scores 82 compared to 72 for Westby, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Evansville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Evansville is $941/month compared to $866/month in Westby — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Westby is more affordable at $165,000 median vs $256,900.

Median household income in Evansville is $78,841 compared to $70,182 in Westby (+12.3%). The higher salaries in Evansville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Evansville spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 14.8% in Westby.