Boscobel, WI vs St. Francis, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Boscobel is 18.3% cheaper than St. Francis. With a cost index of 63 vs 78, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Boscobel to St. Francis should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Boscobel is $650/month compared to $893/month in St. Francis — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Boscobel is more affordable at $130,700 median vs $207,200.

Median household income in Boscobel is $52,457 compared to $58,490 in St. Francis (-10.3%). The higher salaries in St. Francis partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Boscobel spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in St. Francis.