Monticello, WI vs Suring, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Suring is 20% cheaper than Monticello. With a cost index of 62 vs 75, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Suring to Monticello should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Monticello is $822/month compared to $783/month in Suring — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Suring is more affordable at $78,300 median vs $200,000.

Median household income in Monticello is $70,625 compared to $50,909 in Suring (+38.7%). While Monticello is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Monticello spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Suring.