Boscobel, WI vs Hilbert, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Boscobel is 16.5% cheaper than Hilbert. With a cost index of 63 vs 76, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Boscobel to Hilbert should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Boscobel is $650/month compared to $1,003/month in Hilbert — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Boscobel is more affordable at $130,700 median vs $154,200.

Median household income in Boscobel is $52,457 compared to $63,478 in Hilbert (-17.4%). While Hilbert 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 Hilbert.