Grantsburg, WI vs Lancaster, WI

Grantsburg is moderately more affordable than Lancaster, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Grantsburg scores 65 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 Grantsburg is $696/month compared to $770/month in Lancaster — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grantsburg is more affordable at $139,600 median vs $173,300.

Median household income in Grantsburg is $40,625 compared to $80,625 in Lancaster (-49.6%). 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 Grantsburg spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Lancaster.