Osseo, WI vs Poplar, WI

Osseo is moderately more affordable than Poplar, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Osseo scores 71 compared to 81 for Poplar, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Poplar can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Osseo is $827/month compared to $1,125/month in Poplar — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Osseo is more affordable at $174,000 median vs $197,400.

Median household income in Osseo is $64,886 compared to $92,188 in Poplar (-29.6%). While Poplar is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Osseo spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Poplar.