Clinton, WI vs Prairie du Chien, WI

Prairie du Chien is moderately more affordable than Clinton, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Clinton scores 79 compared to 71 for Prairie du Chien, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clinton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clinton is $1,071/month compared to $840/month in Prairie du Chien — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Prairie du Chien is more affordable at $152,100 median vs $172,300.

Median household income in Clinton is $68,571 compared to $52,670 in Prairie du Chien (+30.2%). While Clinton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clinton spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Prairie du Chien.