Baraboo, WI vs Saukville, WI

Baraboo is moderately more affordable than Saukville, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Baraboo scores 78 compared to 86 for Saukville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Saukville 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 $964/month in Saukville — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Baraboo is more affordable at $201,800 median vs $286,400.

Median household income in Baraboo is $73,515 compared to $79,148 in Saukville (-7.1%). The higher salaries in Saukville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Baraboo spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Saukville.