Hortonville, WI vs McFarland, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Hortonville is 29.1% cheaper than McFarland. With a cost index of 76 vs 107, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Hortonville to McFarland should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hortonville is $798/month compared to $1,447/month in McFarland — a 45% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hortonville is more affordable at $231,700 median vs $363,400.

Median household income in Hortonville is $90,446 compared to $93,810 in McFarland (-3.6%). McFarland does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Hortonville spend roughly 10.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in McFarland.