Blanchardville, WI vs Washburn, WI

Blanchardville is moderately more affordable than Washburn, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Blanchardville scores 66 compared to 71 for Washburn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Washburn 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 $779/month in Washburn — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blanchardville is more affordable at $165,200 median vs $174,100.

Median household income in Blanchardville is $66,161 compared to $60,288 in Washburn (+9.7%). 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 15.5% in Washburn.