Hayward, WI vs Owen, WI

Owen is moderately more affordable than Hayward, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Hayward scores 69 compared to 64 for Owen, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hayward 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 $675/month in Owen — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Owen is more affordable at $125,500 median vs $184,200.

Median household income in Hayward is $40,085 compared to $58,611 in Owen (-31.6%). Owen offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hayward spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Owen.