Baraboo, WI vs Clintonville, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Clintonville is 15.9% cheaper than Baraboo. With a cost index of 67 vs 78, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Clintonville to Baraboo should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Baraboo is $926/month compared to $840/month in Clintonville — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clintonville is more affordable at $111,900 median vs $201,800.

Median household income in Baraboo is $73,515 compared to $55,960 in Clintonville (+31.4%). While Baraboo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Baraboo spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18% in Clintonville.