Shell Lake, WI vs Warrens, WI

Shell Lake is moderately more affordable than Warrens, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Shell Lake scores 72 compared to 84 for Warrens, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Warrens can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Shell Lake is $713/month compared to $1,257/month in Warrens — a 43% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Shell Lake has cheaper rent, Warrens actually has lower median home values ($157,100 vs $207,100).

Median household income in Shell Lake is $56,875 compared to $80,833 in Warrens (-29.6%). While Warrens is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Shell Lake spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Warrens.