Kimberly, WI vs Mineral Point, WI

Mineral Point is moderately more affordable than Kimberly, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Kimberly scores 81 compared to 74 for Mineral Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kimberly can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kimberly is $1,056/month compared to $767/month in Mineral Point — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mineral Point has cheaper rent, Kimberly actually has lower median home values ($196,900 vs $213,000).

Median household income in Kimberly is $68,295 compared to $78,958 in Mineral Point (-13.5%). Mineral Point offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Kimberly spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.7% in Mineral Point.