Fort Atkinson, WI vs Mauston, WI

Mauston is moderately more affordable than Fort Atkinson, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Fort Atkinson scores 77 compared to 69 for Mauston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Atkinson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Atkinson is $957/month compared to $830/month in Mauston — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mauston is more affordable at $135,600 median vs $198,600.

Median household income in Fort Atkinson is $75,350 compared to $60,174 in Mauston (+25.2%). While Fort Atkinson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Atkinson spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Mauston.