Barron, WI vs Spring Valley, WI

Barron is moderately more affordable than Spring Valley, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Barron scores 71 compared to 79 for Spring Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spring Valley 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 $869/month in Spring Valley — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Spring Valley has cheaper rent, Barron actually has lower median home values ($119,500 vs $191,500).

Median household income in Barron is $49,715 compared to $65,893 in Spring Valley (-24.6%). While Spring Valley 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 15.8% in Spring Valley.