Howard, WI vs Vernon, WI

Howard is moderately more affordable than Vernon, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Howard scores 88 compared to 102 for Vernon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vernon 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 $1,159/month in Vernon — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Howard is more affordable at $286,200 median vs $412,600.

Median household income in Howard is $84,896 compared to $121,401 in Vernon (-30.1%). While Vernon 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, more than the 11.5% in Vernon.