Cashton, WI vs Fairchild, WI

Fairchild is moderately more affordable than Cashton, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Cashton scores 71 compared to 62 for Fairchild, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cashton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cashton is $892/month compared to $717/month in Fairchild — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairchild is more affordable at $102,000 median vs $145,400.

Median household income in Cashton is $68,594 compared to $47,083 in Fairchild (+45.7%). While Cashton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cashton spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Fairchild.