Forest Junction, WI vs Wautoma, WI

Wautoma is moderately more affordable than Forest Junction, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Forest Junction scores 71 compared to 64 for Wautoma, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Forest Junction can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Forest Junction is $742/month compared to $725/month in Wautoma — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wautoma is more affordable at $108,900 median vs $192,300.

Median household income in Forest Junction is $81,563 compared to $36,250 in Wautoma (+125%). While Forest Junction is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Forest Junction spend roughly 10.9% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Wautoma.