Bloomer, WI vs Reedsburg, WI

Bloomer is moderately more affordable than Reedsburg, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Bloomer scores 72 compared to 79 for Reedsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Reedsburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomer is $779/month compared to $944/month in Reedsburg — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bloomer is more affordable at $194,000 median vs $218,300.

Median household income in Bloomer is $55,595 compared to $71,991 in Reedsburg (-22.8%). While Reedsburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomer spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Reedsburg.