Lake Ivanhoe, WI vs Lowell, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lowell is 20.8% cheaper than Lake Ivanhoe. With a cost index of 66 vs 79, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lowell to Lake Ivanhoe should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake Ivanhoe is $1,050/month compared to $638/month in Lowell — a 65% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lowell is more affordable at $161,900 median vs $171,000.

Median household income in Lake Ivanhoe is $82,963 compared to $73,750 in Lowell (+12.5%). The higher salaries in Lake Ivanhoe partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake Ivanhoe spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 10.4% in Lowell.