Lake Wissota, WI vs Rio, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Rio is 24.4% cheaper than Lake Wissota. With a cost index of 72 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Rio to Lake Wissota should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake Wissota is $1,029/month compared to $789/month in Rio — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rio is more affordable at $174,800 median vs $318,300.

Median household income in Lake Wissota is $101,445 compared to $68,304 in Rio (+48.5%). While Lake Wissota is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake Wissota spend roughly 12.2% of their income on rent, less than the 13.9% in Rio.