Neenah, WI vs Platteville, WI

Neenah, WI and Platteville, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.9% difference in their overall index. Neenah scores 77 while Platteville scores 76 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 Neenah is $970/month compared to $885/month in Platteville — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Platteville is more affordable at $186,900 median vs $194,700.

Median household income in Neenah is $73,880 compared to $42,667 in Platteville (+73.2%). While Neenah is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Neenah spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 24.9% in Platteville.