Montello, WI vs Pulaski, WI

Montello is moderately more affordable than Pulaski, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Montello scores 66 compared to 75 for Pulaski, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pulaski can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Montello is $683/month compared to $788/month in Pulaski — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Montello is more affordable at $155,600 median vs $228,700.

Median household income in Montello is $54,023 compared to $66,399 in Pulaski (-18.6%). While Pulaski is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Montello spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Pulaski.