Boscobel, WI vs Elk Mound, WI

Boscobel is moderately more affordable than Elk Mound, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Boscobel scores 63 compared to 74 for Elk Mound, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elk Mound can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Boscobel is $650/month compared to $984/month in Elk Mound — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Boscobel is more affordable at $130,700 median vs $142,500.

Median household income in Boscobel is $52,457 compared to $62,167 in Elk Mound (-15.6%). While Elk Mound is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Boscobel spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Elk Mound.