Oostburg, WI vs Rio, WI

Rio is moderately more affordable than Oostburg, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Oostburg scores 79 compared to 72 for Rio, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oostburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oostburg is $931/month compared to $789/month in Rio — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rio is more affordable at $174,800 median vs $230,400.

Median household income in Oostburg is $87,276 compared to $68,304 in Rio (+27.8%). While Oostburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oostburg spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 13.9% in Rio.