Seymour, WI vs Sparta, WI

Seymour, WI and Sparta, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2% difference in their overall index. Seymour scores 74 while Sparta scores 73 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Seymour is $918/month compared to $902/month in Sparta — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sparta has cheaper rent, Seymour actually has lower median home values ($167,500 vs $168,800).

Median household income in Seymour is $80,787 compared to $60,517 in Sparta (+33.5%). While Seymour is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Seymour spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in Sparta.