Forestville, WI vs Spencer, WI

Spencer is moderately more affordable than Forestville, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Forestville scores 65 compared to 60 for Spencer, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Forestville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Forestville is $676/month compared to $550/month in Spencer — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Spencer is more affordable at $143,000 median vs $152,700.

Median household income in Forestville is $78,125 compared to $74,245 in Spencer (+5.2%). The higher salaries in Forestville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Forestville spend roughly 10.4% of their income on rent, more than the 8.9% in Spencer.