Kimberly, WI vs Onalaska, WI

Kimberly is moderately more affordable than Onalaska, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Kimberly scores 81 compared to 88 for Onalaska, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Onalaska 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 $1,096/month in Onalaska — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kimberly is more affordable at $196,900 median vs $279,100.

Median household income in Kimberly is $68,295 compared to $84,898 in Onalaska (-19.6%). While Onalaska is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kimberly spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Onalaska.