Hixton, WI vs Port Wing, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Port Wing is 16.2% cheaper than Hixton. With a cost index of 54 vs 63, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Port Wing to Hixton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hixton is $558/month compared to $325/month in Port Wing — a 72% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Port Wing is more affordable at $137,500 median vs $158,000.

Median household income in Hixton is $74,219 compared to $53,750 in Port Wing (+38.1%). While Hixton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hixton spend roughly 9% of their income on rent, more than the 7.3% in Port Wing.