Ontario, WI vs Rio, WI

Ontario is moderately more affordable than Rio, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Ontario scores 63 compared to 72 for Rio, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rio can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ontario is $675/month compared to $789/month in Rio — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ontario is more affordable at $130,000 median vs $174,800.

Median household income in Ontario is $57,500 compared to $68,304 in Rio (-15.8%). While Rio is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ontario spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Rio.