Baraboo, WI vs Kewaskum, WI

Baraboo is moderately more affordable than Kewaskum, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Baraboo scores 78 compared to 86 for Kewaskum, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kewaskum can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Baraboo is $926/month compared to $962/month in Kewaskum — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Baraboo is more affordable at $201,800 median vs $286,800.

Median household income in Baraboo is $73,515 compared to $103,472 in Kewaskum (-29%). While Kewaskum 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 11.2% in Kewaskum.