Lodi, WI vs Strum, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Strum is 28% cheaper than Lodi. With a cost index of 73 vs 93, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Strum to Lodi should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lodi is $1,180/month compared to $827/month in Strum — a 43% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Strum is more affordable at $188,100 median vs $286,500.

Median household income in Lodi is $109,821 compared to $70,192 in Strum (+56.5%). While Lodi is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lodi spend roughly 12.9% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in Strum.