Hewitt, WI vs Neillsville, WI

Neillsville is moderately more affordable than Hewitt, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Hewitt scores 70 compared to 63 for Neillsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hewitt can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hewitt is $675/month compared to $680/month in Neillsville — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hewitt has cheaper rent, Neillsville actually has lower median home values ($111,300 vs $207,100).

Median household income in Hewitt is $89,013 compared to $58,239 in Neillsville (+52.8%). While Hewitt is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hewitt spend roughly 9.1% of their income on rent, less than the 14% in Neillsville.