Fremont, WI vs Trempealeau, WI

Fremont is moderately more affordable than Trempealeau, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Fremont scores 72 compared to 82 for Trempealeau, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Trempealeau can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fremont is $769/month compared to $1,125/month in Trempealeau — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fremont has cheaper rent, Trempealeau actually has lower median home values ($198,600 vs $210,200).

Median household income in Fremont is $71,875 compared to $75,423 in Trempealeau (-4.7%). Trempealeau does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Fremont spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in Trempealeau.