Mellen, WI vs Phillips, WI

Mellen is moderately more affordable than Phillips, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Mellen scores 58 compared to 65 for Phillips, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Phillips can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mellen is $608/month compared to $808/month in Phillips — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mellen is more affordable at $78,700 median vs $93,000.

Median household income in Mellen is $40,125 compared to $46,250 in Phillips (-13.2%). While Phillips is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mellen spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21% in Phillips.