Baraboo, WI vs Sun Prairie, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Baraboo is 24.2% cheaper than Sun Prairie. With a cost index of 78 vs 103, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Baraboo to Sun Prairie should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Baraboo is $926/month compared to $1,374/month in Sun Prairie — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Baraboo is more affordable at $201,800 median vs $339,800.

Median household income in Baraboo is $73,515 compared to $90,521 in Sun Prairie (-18.8%). The higher salaries in Sun Prairie 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, less than the 18.2% in Sun Prairie.