Fountain City, WI vs Lowell, WI

Lowell is moderately more affordable than Fountain City, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Fountain City scores 72 compared to 66 for Lowell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fountain City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fountain City is $865/month compared to $638/month in Lowell — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lowell has cheaper rent, Fountain City actually has lower median home values ($161,700 vs $161,900).

Median household income in Fountain City is $51,759 compared to $73,750 in Lowell (-29.8%). Lowell offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fountain City spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 10.4% in Lowell.