Gillett, WI vs Lancaster, WI

Gillett is moderately more affordable than Lancaster, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Gillett scores 64 compared to 71 for Lancaster, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lancaster can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gillett is $758/month compared to $770/month in Lancaster — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gillett is more affordable at $110,800 median vs $173,300.

Median household income in Gillett is $55,323 compared to $80,625 in Lancaster (-31.4%). While Lancaster is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gillett spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Lancaster.