Hurley, WI vs Lancaster, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Hurley is 18.5% cheaper than Lancaster. With a cost index of 57 vs 71, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Hurley to Lancaster should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hurley is $604/month compared to $770/month in Lancaster — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hurley is more affordable at $75,800 median vs $173,300.

Median household income in Hurley is $42,188 compared to $80,625 in Lancaster (-47.7%). While Lancaster is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hurley spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Lancaster.