North Fond du Lac, WI vs Wautoma, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Wautoma is 21% cheaper than North Fond du Lac. With a cost index of 64 vs 77, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Wautoma to North Fond du Lac should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in North Fond du Lac is $1,083/month compared to $725/month in Wautoma — a 49% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wautoma is more affordable at $108,900 median vs $144,900.

Median household income in North Fond du Lac is $61,744 compared to $36,250 in Wautoma (+70.3%). While North Fond du Lac is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of North Fond du Lac spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Wautoma.