Caledonia, WI vs McFarland, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Caledonia is 17% cheaper than McFarland. With a cost index of 89 vs 107, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Caledonia to McFarland should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Caledonia is $1,080/month compared to $1,447/month in McFarland — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Caledonia is more affordable at $279,400 median vs $363,400.

Median household income in Caledonia is $91,053 compared to $93,810 in McFarland (-2.9%). McFarland 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 Caledonia spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in McFarland.