Lone Rock, WI vs Nichols, WI

Lone Rock is moderately more affordable than Nichols, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Lone Rock scores 66 compared to 72 for Nichols, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Nichols 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 $883/month in Nichols — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lone Rock is more affordable at $111,400 median vs $145,300.

Median household income in Lone Rock is $55,417 compared to $56,875 in Nichols (-2.6%). Nichols does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Lone Rock spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Nichols.