Ontario, WI vs Port Wing, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Port Wing is 16.2% cheaper than Ontario. With a cost index of 54 vs 63, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Port Wing to Ontario should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ontario is $675/month compared to $325/month in Port Wing — a 108% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Port Wing has cheaper rent, Ontario actually has lower median home values ($130,000 vs $137,500).

Median household income in Ontario is $57,500 compared to $53,750 in Port Wing (+7%). Ontario 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 Ontario spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, more than the 7.3% in Port Wing.