Fort Atkinson, WI vs Viroqua, WI

Fort Atkinson, WI and Viroqua, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.3% difference in their overall index. Fort Atkinson scores 77 while Viroqua scores 74 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Atkinson is $957/month compared to $840/month in Viroqua — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Viroqua has cheaper rent, Fort Atkinson actually has lower median home values ($198,600 vs $207,200).

Median household income in Fort Atkinson is $75,350 compared to $66,039 in Viroqua (+14.1%). 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 15.3% in Viroqua.