Oconto, WI vs Thorp, WI

Oconto is moderately more affordable than Thorp, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Oconto scores 67 compared to 71 for Thorp, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Thorp can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oconto is $780/month compared to $844/month in Thorp — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oconto is more affordable at $133,900 median vs $155,100.

Median household income in Oconto is $62,704 compared to $56,800 in Thorp (+10.4%). Oconto offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Oconto spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Thorp.