Boscobel, WI vs Strum, WI

Boscobel is moderately more affordable than Strum, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Boscobel scores 63 compared to 73 for Strum, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Strum 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 $827/month in Strum — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Boscobel is more affordable at $130,700 median vs $188,100.

Median household income in Boscobel is $52,457 compared to $70,192 in Strum (-25.3%). While Strum 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, more than the 14.1% in Strum.