Brodhead, WI vs Elk Mound, WI

Brodhead is moderately more affordable than Elk Mound, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Brodhead scores 67 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 Brodhead is $691/month compared to $984/month in Elk Mound — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brodhead has cheaper rent, Elk Mound actually has lower median home values ($142,500 vs $167,600).

Median household income in Brodhead is $49,531 compared to $62,167 in Elk Mound (-20.3%). 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 Brodhead spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Elk Mound.