North Fond du Lac, WI vs Palmyra, WI

Palmyra is moderately more affordable than North Fond du Lac, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. North Fond du Lac scores 77 compared to 72 for Palmyra, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Fond du Lac can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in North Fond du Lac is $1,083/month compared to $765/month in Palmyra — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Palmyra has cheaper rent, North Fond du Lac actually has lower median home values ($144,900 vs $194,200).

Median household income in North Fond du Lac is $61,744 compared to $80,709 in Palmyra (-23.5%). Palmyra offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of North Fond du Lac spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, more than the 11.4% in Palmyra.