Caledonia, WI vs Platteville, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Platteville is 17.5% cheaper than Caledonia. With a cost index of 76 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Platteville to Caledonia should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Caledonia is $1,080/month compared to $885/month in Platteville — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Platteville is more affordable at $186,900 median vs $279,400.

Median household income in Caledonia is $91,053 compared to $42,667 in Platteville (+113.4%). While Caledonia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Caledonia spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 24.9% in Platteville.