Darlington, WI vs Pittsville, WI

Pittsville is moderately more affordable than Darlington, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Darlington scores 71 compared to 62 for Pittsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Darlington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Darlington is $885/month compared to $633/month in Pittsville — a 40% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pittsville is more affordable at $117,300 median vs $134,300.

Median household income in Darlington is $62,695 compared to $59,773 in Pittsville (+4.9%). Darlington 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 Darlington spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Pittsville.