Brodhead, WI vs Tomah, WI

Brodhead is moderately more affordable than Tomah, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Brodhead scores 67 compared to 74 for Tomah, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tomah 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 $927/month in Tomah — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Brodhead has cheaper rent, Tomah actually has lower median home values ($162,900 vs $167,600).

Median household income in Brodhead is $49,531 compared to $51,185 in Tomah (-3.2%). Tomah 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 Brodhead spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Tomah.