Rio, WI vs Unity, WI

Unity is moderately more affordable than Rio, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Rio scores 72 compared to 65 for Unity, 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 Rio is $789/month compared to $823/month in Unity — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rio has cheaper rent, Unity actually has lower median home values ($105,300 vs $174,800).

Median household income in Rio is $68,304 compared to $58,125 in Unity (+17.5%). 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 Rio spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17% in Unity.