Darlington, WI vs Stoddard, WI

Darlington, WI and Stoddard, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.5% difference in their overall index. Darlington scores 71 while Stoddard scores 70 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Darlington is $885/month compared to $796/month in Stoddard — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stoddard has cheaper rent, Darlington actually has lower median home values ($134,300 vs $169,700).

Median household income in Darlington is $62,695 compared to $61,477 in Stoddard (+2%). While Darlington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Darlington spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Stoddard.