Baldwin, WI vs West Baraboo, WI

West Baraboo is moderately more affordable than Baldwin, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Baldwin scores 94 compared to 83 for West Baraboo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Baldwin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Baldwin is $1,212/month compared to $1,048/month in West Baraboo — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Baraboo is more affordable at $212,500 median vs $252,000.

Median household income in Baldwin is $76,675 compared to $58,889 in West Baraboo (+30.2%). While Baldwin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Baldwin spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, less than the 21.4% in West Baraboo.