Beloit, WI vs Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Wisconsin Rapids is moderately more affordable than Beloit, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Beloit scores 73 compared to 69 for Wisconsin Rapids, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beloit can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beloit is $989/month compared to $872/month in Wisconsin Rapids — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wisconsin Rapids is more affordable at $116,600 median vs $133,500.

Median household income in Beloit is $59,975 compared to $54,116 in Wisconsin Rapids (+10.8%). While Beloit is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beloit spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Wisconsin Rapids.