Baraboo, WI vs Prairie du Sac, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Baraboo is 17% cheaper than Prairie du Sac. With a cost index of 78 vs 94, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Baraboo to Prairie du Sac should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Baraboo is $926/month compared to $1,138/month in Prairie du Sac — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Baraboo is more affordable at $201,800 median vs $319,200.

Median household income in Baraboo is $73,515 compared to $92,672 in Prairie du Sac (-20.7%). While Prairie du Sac 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 Prairie du Sac.