Clayton, WI vs Rosendale, WI

Clayton is moderately more affordable than Rosendale, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Clayton scores 67 compared to 72 for Rosendale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rosendale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clayton is $793/month compared to $625/month in Rosendale — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rosendale has cheaper rent, Clayton actually has lower median home values ($122,300 vs $246,100).

Median household income in Clayton is $49,306 compared to $91,844 in Rosendale (-46.3%). While Rosendale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clayton spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 8.2% in Rosendale.