Cambridge, WI vs St. Joseph, WI

St. Joseph is moderately more affordable than Cambridge, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Cambridge scores 91 compared to 80 for St. Joseph, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cambridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cambridge is $1,120/month compared to $883/month in St. Joseph — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Joseph is more affordable at $264,400 median vs $280,000.

Median household income in Cambridge is $93,424 compared to $84,583 in St. Joseph (+10.5%). The higher salaries in Cambridge partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cambridge spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in St. Joseph.