Cameron, WI vs Dodgeville, WI

Cameron is moderately more affordable than Dodgeville, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Cameron scores 78 compared to 83 for Dodgeville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dodgeville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cameron is $998/month compared to $984/month in Dodgeville — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dodgeville has cheaper rent, Cameron actually has lower median home values ($177,100 vs $234,000).

Median household income in Cameron is $59,444 compared to $72,768 in Dodgeville (-18.3%). While Dodgeville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cameron spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Dodgeville.