Minong, WI vs Wautoma, WI

Minong, WI and Wautoma, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1% difference in their overall index. Minong scores 63 while Wautoma scores 64 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 Minong is $839/month compared to $725/month in Wautoma — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wautoma has cheaper rent, Minong actually has lower median home values ($88,800 vs $108,900).

Median household income in Minong is $29,427 compared to $36,250 in Wautoma (-18.8%). While Wautoma is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Minong spend roughly 34.2% of their income on rent, more than the 24% in Wautoma. The Wautoma ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.