Fort Atkinson, IA vs Tingley, IA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Tingley is 25.7% cheaper than Fort Atkinson. With a cost index of 61 vs 77, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Tingley to Fort Atkinson should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Atkinson is $1,125/month compared to $792/month in Tingley — a 42% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tingley is more affordable at $66,000 median vs $135,000.

Median household income in Fort Atkinson is $72,083 compared to $62,679 in Tingley (+15%). The higher salaries in Fort Atkinson partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Atkinson spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Tingley.