Hatley, WI vs Lime Ridge, WI

Lime Ridge is moderately more affordable than Hatley, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Hatley scores 73 compared to 67 for Lime Ridge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hatley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hatley is $826/month compared to $750/month in Lime Ridge — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lime Ridge is more affordable at $137,500 median vs $196,700.

Median household income in Hatley is $87,188 compared to $108,214 in Lime Ridge (-19.4%). Lime Ridge offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hatley spend roughly 11.4% of their income on rent, more than the 8.3% in Lime Ridge.