Dodge, WI vs Stetsonville, WI

Stetsonville is moderately more affordable than Dodge, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Dodge scores 71 compared to 63 for Stetsonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dodge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dodge is $750/month compared to $556/month in Stetsonville — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stetsonville is more affordable at $178,300 median vs $182,900.

Median household income in Dodge is $53,268 compared to $54,567 in Stetsonville (-2.4%). Stetsonville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dodge spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Stetsonville.