Blanchardville, WI vs Port Edwards, WI

Blanchardville is moderately more affordable than Port Edwards, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Blanchardville scores 66 compared to 71 for Port Edwards, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Edwards 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 $866/month in Port Edwards — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Blanchardville has cheaper rent, Port Edwards actually has lower median home values ($140,900 vs $165,200).

Median household income in Blanchardville is $66,161 compared to $73,625 in Port Edwards (-10.1%). While Port Edwards is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blanchardville spend roughly 11.4% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in Port Edwards.