Bayfield, WI vs Galesville, WI

Galesville is moderately more affordable than Bayfield, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Bayfield scores 89 compared to 80 for Galesville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bayfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bayfield is $1,021/month compared to $959/month in Galesville — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Galesville is more affordable at $219,100 median vs $304,800.

Median household income in Bayfield is $63,750 compared to $69,007 in Galesville (-7.6%). Galesville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bayfield spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Galesville.