Mauston, WI vs Whiting, WI

Mauston is moderately more affordable than Whiting, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Mauston scores 69 compared to 81 for Whiting, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Whiting can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mauston is $830/month compared to $1,017/month in Whiting — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mauston is more affordable at $135,600 median vs $206,300.

Median household income in Mauston is $60,174 compared to $72,257 in Whiting (-16.7%). While Whiting is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mauston spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Whiting.