Blanchardville, WI vs Dalton, WI

Blanchardville is moderately more affordable than Dalton, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Blanchardville scores 66 compared to 72 for Dalton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dalton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blanchardville is $631/month compared to $930/month in Dalton — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Blanchardville has cheaper rent, Dalton actually has lower median home values ($124,300 vs $165,200).

Median household income in Blanchardville is $66,161 compared to $61,667 in Dalton (+7.3%). Blanchardville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Blanchardville spend roughly 11.4% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in Dalton.