Mayville, WI vs Wautoma, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Wautoma is 15.8% cheaper than Mayville. With a cost index of 64 vs 74, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Wautoma to Mayville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Mayville is $853/month compared to $725/month in Wautoma — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wautoma is more affordable at $108,900 median vs $184,800.

Median household income in Mayville is $66,453 compared to $36,250 in Wautoma (+83.3%). While Mayville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mayville spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Wautoma.