Dodgeville, WI vs Durand, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Durand is 20.9% cheaper than Dodgeville. With a cost index of 68 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Durand to Dodgeville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Dodgeville is $984/month compared to $791/month in Durand — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Durand is more affordable at $138,800 median vs $234,000.

Median household income in Dodgeville is $72,768 compared to $57,885 in Durand (+25.7%). While Dodgeville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dodgeville spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in Durand.