Brodhead, WI vs Rice Lake, WI

Brodhead is moderately more affordable than Rice Lake, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Brodhead scores 67 compared to 73 for Rice Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rice Lake 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 $834/month in Rice Lake — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brodhead is more affordable at $167,600 median vs $178,100.

Median household income in Brodhead is $49,531 compared to $55,040 in Rice Lake (-10%). While Rice Lake 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 18.2% in Rice Lake.