New Auburn, WI vs Seymour, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. New Auburn is 19.1% cheaper than Seymour. With a cost index of 76 vs 94, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from New Auburn to Seymour should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in New Auburn is $1,010/month compared to $1,417/month in Seymour — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Auburn is more affordable at $164,400 median vs $232,500.

Median household income in New Auburn is $67,981 compared to $92,614 in Seymour (-26.6%). While Seymour is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Auburn spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Seymour.