Brandon, WI vs Mineral Point, WI

Brandon is moderately more affordable than Mineral Point, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Brandon scores 70 compared to 74 for Mineral Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mineral Point can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brandon is $806/month compared to $767/month in Mineral Point — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mineral Point has cheaper rent, Brandon actually has lower median home values ($156,100 vs $213,000).

Median household income in Brandon is $76,964 compared to $78,958 in Mineral Point (-2.5%). Mineral Point does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Brandon spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.7% in Mineral Point.