Lone Rock, WI vs Nekoosa, WI

Nekoosa is moderately more affordable than Lone Rock, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Lone Rock scores 66 compared to 62 for Nekoosa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lone Rock can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lone Rock is $799/month compared to $660/month in Nekoosa — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Nekoosa has cheaper rent, Lone Rock actually has lower median home values ($111,400 vs $112,900).

Median household income in Lone Rock is $55,417 compared to $43,026 in Nekoosa (+28.8%). While Lone Rock is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lone Rock spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Nekoosa.