Port Edwards, WI vs Richland Center, WI

Richland Center is moderately more affordable than Port Edwards, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Port Edwards scores 71 compared to 65 for Richland Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Edwards can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Port Edwards is $866/month compared to $681/month in Richland Center — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Richland Center is more affordable at $137,700 median vs $140,900.

Median household income in Port Edwards is $73,625 compared to $51,472 in Richland Center (+43%). While Port Edwards is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Port Edwards spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 15.9% in Richland Center.