Hortonville, WI vs Rio, WI

Rio is moderately more affordable than Hortonville, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Hortonville scores 76 compared to 72 for Rio, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hortonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hortonville is $798/month compared to $789/month in Rio — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rio is more affordable at $174,800 median vs $231,700.

Median household income in Hortonville is $90,446 compared to $68,304 in Rio (+32.4%). While Hortonville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hortonville spend roughly 10.6% of their income on rent, less than the 13.9% in Rio.