Hayward, WI vs Kimberly, WI

Hayward is moderately more affordable than Kimberly, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Hayward scores 69 compared to 81 for Kimberly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kimberly can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hayward is $691/month compared to $1,056/month in Kimberly — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hayward is more affordable at $184,200 median vs $196,900.

Median household income in Hayward is $40,085 compared to $68,295 in Kimberly (-41.3%). While Kimberly is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hayward spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Kimberly.