Lodi, WI vs Tomah, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Tomah is 24.8% cheaper than Lodi. With a cost index of 74 vs 93, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Tomah 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 $927/month in Tomah — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tomah is more affordable at $162,900 median vs $286,500.

Median household income in Lodi is $109,821 compared to $51,185 in Tomah (+114.6%). 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 21.7% in Tomah.