Colfax, WI vs Rochester, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Colfax is 25.9% cheaper than Rochester. With a cost index of 66 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Colfax to Rochester should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Colfax is $699/month compared to $920/month in Rochester — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Colfax is more affordable at $157,000 median vs $340,900.

Median household income in Colfax is $59,842 compared to $104,429 in Rochester (-42.7%). While Rochester is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Colfax spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, more than the 10.6% in Rochester.