Blue River, WI vs Edgar, WI

Blue River is moderately more affordable than Edgar, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Blue River scores 64 compared to 70 for Edgar, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edgar can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blue River is $685/month compared to $807/month in Edgar — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blue River is more affordable at $123,800 median vs $165,900.

Median household income in Blue River is $56,830 compared to $61,442 in Edgar (-7.5%). The higher salaries in Edgar partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Blue River spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Edgar.