New Odanah, WI vs Wild Rose, WI

New Odanah is moderately more affordable than Wild Rose, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. New Odanah scores 59 compared to 67 for Wild Rose, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wild Rose can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Odanah is $430/month compared to $837/month in Wild Rose — a 49% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Odanah has cheaper rent, Wild Rose actually has lower median home values ($110,800 vs $155,800).

Median household income in New Odanah is $42,125 compared to $46,491 in Wild Rose (-9.4%). The higher salaries in Wild Rose partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of New Odanah spend roughly 12.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.6% in Wild Rose.