Blanchardville, WI vs Rockdale, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Blanchardville is 25.9% cheaper than Rockdale. With a cost index of 66 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Blanchardville to Rockdale should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Blanchardville is $631/month compared to $1,097/month in Rockdale — a 43% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blanchardville is more affordable at $165,200 median vs $275,000.

Median household income in Blanchardville is $66,161 compared to $94,167 in Rockdale (-29.7%). While Rockdale 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% in Rockdale.