Iola, WI vs Sextonville, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Iola is 17.8% cheaper than Sextonville. With a cost index of 68 vs 82, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Iola to Sextonville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Iola is $734/month compared to $1,130/month in Sextonville — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Iola is more affordable at $150,200 median vs $181,800.

Median household income in Iola is $49,688 compared to $61,389 in Sextonville (-19.1%). While Sextonville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Iola spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22.1% in Sextonville.