Lancaster, WI vs Montello, WI

Montello is moderately more affordable than Lancaster, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Lancaster scores 71 compared to 66 for Montello, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lancaster can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lancaster is $770/month compared to $683/month in Montello — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Montello is more affordable at $155,600 median vs $173,300.

Median household income in Lancaster is $80,625 compared to $54,023 in Montello (+49.2%). While Lancaster is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lancaster spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, less than the 15.2% in Montello.