Milltown, WI vs Spooner, WI

Milltown is moderately more affordable than Spooner, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Milltown scores 63 compared to 69 for Spooner, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spooner can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Milltown is $672/month compared to $803/month in Spooner — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Milltown is more affordable at $114,200 median vs $141,800.

Median household income in Milltown is $37,500 compared to $44,474 in Spooner (-15.7%). While Spooner is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Milltown spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Spooner.