Barron, WI vs Reedsburg, WI

Barron is moderately more affordable than Reedsburg, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Barron scores 71 compared to 79 for Reedsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Reedsburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barron is $927/month compared to $944/month in Reedsburg — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Barron is more affordable at $119,500 median vs $218,300.

Median household income in Barron is $49,715 compared to $71,991 in Reedsburg (-30.9%). While Reedsburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barron spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Reedsburg.