Benton, WI vs Rock Springs, WI

Rock Springs is moderately more affordable than Benton, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Benton scores 77 compared to 72 for Rock Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Benton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Benton is $1,079/month compared to $850/month in Rock Springs — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rock Springs has cheaper rent, Benton actually has lower median home values ($139,300 vs $161,200).

Median household income in Benton is $63,594 compared to $76,250 in Rock Springs (-16.6%). Rock Springs offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Benton spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Rock Springs.