Cross Plains, WI vs Richfield, WI

Cross Plains is moderately more affordable than Richfield, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Cross Plains scores 104 compared to 115 for Richfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Richfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cross Plains is $1,371/month compared to $1,460/month in Richfield — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cross Plains is more affordable at $347,400 median vs $456,500.

Median household income in Cross Plains is $103,389 compared to $135,774 in Richfield (-23.9%). While Richfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cross Plains spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, more than the 12.9% in Richfield.