Ferryville, WI vs New Auburn, WI

Ferryville is moderately more affordable than New Auburn, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Ferryville scores 69 compared to 76 for New Auburn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Auburn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ferryville is $625/month compared to $1,010/month in New Auburn — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ferryville has cheaper rent, New Auburn actually has lower median home values ($164,400 vs $218,800).

Median household income in Ferryville is $79,500 compared to $67,981 in New Auburn (+16.9%). Ferryville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Ferryville spend roughly 9.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in New Auburn.