New Glarus, WI vs Plain, WI

Plain is moderately more affordable than New Glarus, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. New Glarus scores 85 compared to 81 for Plain, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Glarus can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Glarus is $968/month compared to $972/month in Plain — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Glarus has cheaper rent, Plain actually has lower median home values ($223,600 vs $267,600).

Median household income in New Glarus is $98,224 compared to $85,938 in Plain (+14.3%). While New Glarus 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 Glarus spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, less than the 13.6% in Plain.