Thorp, WI vs Wind Lake, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Thorp is 27.1% cheaper than Wind Lake. With a cost index of 71 vs 98, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Thorp to Wind Lake should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Thorp is $844/month compared to $1,158/month in Wind Lake — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Thorp is more affordable at $155,100 median vs $357,500.

Median household income in Thorp is $56,800 compared to $100,306 in Wind Lake (-43.4%). While Wind Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Thorp spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Wind Lake.