Barneveld, WI vs Medford, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Medford is 16.5% cheaper than Barneveld. With a cost index of 71 vs 82, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Medford to Barneveld should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Barneveld is $892/month compared to $809/month in Medford — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Medford is more affordable at $175,300 median vs $264,400.

Median household income in Barneveld is $112,375 compared to $53,173 in Medford (+111.3%). 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 18.3% in Medford.