Brooklyn, WI vs Cross Plains, WI

Brooklyn is moderately more affordable than Cross Plains, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Brooklyn scores 94 compared to 104 for Cross Plains, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cross Plains can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brooklyn is $1,310/month compared to $1,371/month in Cross Plains — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brooklyn is more affordable at $255,100 median vs $347,400.

Median household income in Brooklyn is $100,357 compared to $103,389 in Cross Plains (-2.9%). Cross Plains 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 Brooklyn spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15.9% in Cross Plains.