Livingston, WI vs Shell Lake, WI

Livingston is moderately more affordable than Shell Lake, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Livingston scores 67 compared to 72 for Shell Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shell Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Livingston is $675/month compared to $713/month in Shell Lake — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Livingston is more affordable at $153,100 median vs $207,100.

Median household income in Livingston is $65,625 compared to $56,875 in Shell Lake (+15.4%). Livingston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Livingston spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in Shell Lake.