Gillett, WI vs Prairie Farm, WI

Gillett, WI and Prairie Farm, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.3% difference in their overall index. Gillett scores 64 while Prairie Farm scores 64 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 Gillett is $758/month compared to $672/month in Prairie Farm — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Prairie Farm has cheaper rent, Gillett actually has lower median home values ($110,800 vs $124,600).

Median household income in Gillett is $55,323 compared to $46,563 in Prairie Farm (+18.8%). While Gillett 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, less than the 17.3% in Prairie Farm.