Bayside, WI vs Stoughton, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Stoughton is 23.9% cheaper than Bayside. With a cost index of 92 vs 114, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Stoughton to Bayside should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bayside is $1,516/month compared to $1,155/month in Stoughton — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stoughton is more affordable at $283,900 median vs $419,400.

Median household income in Bayside is $144,500 compared to $78,517 in Stoughton (+84%). While Bayside is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bayside spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Stoughton.