North Fond du Lac, WI vs Washburn, WI

Washburn is moderately more affordable than North Fond du Lac, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. North Fond du Lac scores 77 compared to 71 for Washburn, 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 $779/month in Washburn — a 39% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Washburn has cheaper rent, North Fond du Lac actually has lower median home values ($144,900 vs $174,100).

Median household income in North Fond du Lac is $61,744 compared to $60,288 in Washburn (+2.4%). North Fond du Lac does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of North Fond du Lac spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Washburn.