Phillips, WI vs Viroqua, WI

Phillips is moderately more affordable than Viroqua, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Phillips scores 65 compared to 74 for Viroqua, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Viroqua can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Phillips is $808/month compared to $840/month in Viroqua — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Phillips is more affordable at $93,000 median vs $207,200.

Median household income in Phillips is $46,250 compared to $66,039 in Viroqua (-30%). While Viroqua is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Phillips spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Viroqua.