Galesville, WI vs Mayville, WI

Mayville is moderately more affordable than Galesville, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Galesville scores 80 compared to 74 for Mayville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Galesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Galesville is $959/month compared to $853/month in Mayville — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mayville is more affordable at $184,800 median vs $219,100.

Median household income in Galesville is $69,007 compared to $66,453 in Mayville (+3.8%). Galesville 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 Galesville spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Mayville.