Barneveld, WI vs French Island, WI

French Island is moderately more affordable than Barneveld, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Barneveld scores 82 compared to 78 for French Island, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Barneveld can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barneveld is $892/month compared to $983/month in French Island — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Barneveld has cheaper rent, French Island actually has lower median home values ($198,200 vs $264,400).

Median household income in Barneveld is $112,375 compared to $59,462 in French Island (+89%). While Barneveld is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barneveld spend roughly 9.5% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in French Island.