Lac du Flambeau, WI vs New Auburn, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lac du Flambeau is 25.6% cheaper than New Auburn. With a cost index of 57 vs 76, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lac du Flambeau to New Auburn should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lac du Flambeau is $546/month compared to $1,010/month in New Auburn — a 46% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lac du Flambeau is more affordable at $87,500 median vs $164,400.

Median household income in Lac du Flambeau is $34,844 compared to $67,981 in New Auburn (-48.7%). While New Auburn is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lac du Flambeau spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in New Auburn.