Lancaster, WI vs Oregon, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lancaster is 29.8% cheaper than Oregon. With a cost index of 71 vs 100, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lancaster to Oregon should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lancaster is $770/month compared to $1,229/month in Oregon — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lancaster is more affordable at $173,300 median vs $361,200.

Median household income in Lancaster is $80,625 compared to $100,695 in Oregon (-19.9%). The higher salaries in Oregon partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lancaster spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, less than the 14.6% in Oregon.