Marathon City, WI vs St. Cloud, WI

Marathon City, WI and St. Cloud, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.8% difference in their overall index. Marathon City scores 71 while St. Cloud scores 72 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Marathon City is $760/month compared to $797/month in St. Cloud — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marathon City has cheaper rent, St. Cloud actually has lower median home values ($189,100 vs $196,600).

Median household income in Marathon City is $90,000 compared to $96,250 in St. Cloud (-6.5%). While St. Cloud is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marathon City spend roughly 10.1% of their income on rent, more than the 9.9% in St. Cloud.