Coon Valley, WI vs Darlington, WI

Darlington is moderately more affordable than Coon Valley, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Coon Valley scores 75 compared to 71 for Darlington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Coon Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Coon Valley is $924/month compared to $885/month in Darlington — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Darlington is more affordable at $134,300 median vs $182,300.

Median household income in Coon Valley is $64,375 compared to $62,695 in Darlington (+2.7%). Coon Valley does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Coon Valley spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Darlington.