Gratiot, WI vs Wausaukee, WI

Wausaukee is moderately more affordable than Gratiot, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Gratiot scores 63 compared to 58 for Wausaukee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gratiot can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gratiot is $630/month compared to $573/month in Wausaukee — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wausaukee is more affordable at $92,300 median vs $131,300.

Median household income in Gratiot is $40,938 compared to $44,554 in Wausaukee (-8.1%). Wausaukee offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Gratiot spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Wausaukee.