Lancaster, WI vs Niagara, WI

Niagara is moderately more affordable than Lancaster, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Lancaster scores 71 compared to 64 for Niagara, 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 $780/month in Niagara — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lancaster has cheaper rent, Niagara actually has lower median home values ($90,200 vs $173,300).

Median household income in Lancaster is $80,625 compared to $57,500 in Niagara (+40.2%). 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 16.3% in Niagara.