Colfax, WI vs Pulaski, WI

Colfax is moderately more affordable than Pulaski, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Colfax scores 66 compared to 75 for Pulaski, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pulaski can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Colfax is $699/month compared to $788/month in Pulaski — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Colfax is more affordable at $157,000 median vs $228,700.

Median household income in Colfax is $59,842 compared to $66,399 in Pulaski (-9.9%). The higher salaries in Pulaski partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Colfax spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 14.2% in Pulaski.