Montello, WI vs Rudolph, WI

Montello, WI and Rudolph, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.3% difference in their overall index. Montello scores 66 while Rudolph scores 67 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 Montello is $683/month compared to $663/month in Rudolph — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rudolph has cheaper rent, Montello actually has lower median home values ($155,600 vs $165,500).

Median household income in Montello is $54,023 compared to $61,250 in Rudolph (-11.8%). While Rudolph 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 13% in Rudolph.