Howard, WI vs Kimberly, WI

Kimberly is moderately more affordable than Howard, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Howard scores 88 compared to 81 for Kimberly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Howard can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Howard is $1,053/month compared to $1,056/month in Kimberly — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Howard has cheaper rent, Kimberly actually has lower median home values ($196,900 vs $286,200).

Median household income in Howard is $84,896 compared to $68,295 in Kimberly (+24.3%). While Howard is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Howard spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Kimberly.