Baraboo, WI vs Franklin, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Baraboo is 23.2% cheaper than Franklin. With a cost index of 78 vs 102, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Baraboo to Franklin should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Baraboo is $926/month compared to $1,325/month in Franklin — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Baraboo is more affordable at $201,800 median vs $343,400.

Median household income in Baraboo is $73,515 compared to $108,342 in Franklin (-32.1%). While Franklin 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, more than the 14.7% in Franklin.