Fond du Lac, WI vs Howard, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fond du Lac is 16.5% cheaper than Howard. With a cost index of 73 vs 88, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fond du Lac to Howard should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fond du Lac is $905/month compared to $1,053/month in Howard — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fond du Lac is more affordable at $161,300 median vs $286,200.

Median household income in Fond du Lac is $61,620 compared to $84,896 in Howard (-27.4%). While Howard is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fond du Lac spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.9% in Howard.