Oconto Falls, WI vs Rhinelander, WI

Oconto Falls is moderately more affordable than Rhinelander, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Oconto Falls scores 64 compared to 68 for Rhinelander, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rhinelander can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oconto Falls is $670/month compared to $818/month in Rhinelander — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oconto Falls has cheaper rent, Rhinelander actually has lower median home values ($123,300 vs $145,100).

Median household income in Oconto Falls is $47,786 compared to $53,561 in Rhinelander (-10.8%). While Rhinelander is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oconto Falls spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Rhinelander.