Dodgeville, WI vs Galesville, WI

Dodgeville, WI and Galesville, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.3% difference in their overall index. Dodgeville scores 83 while Galesville scores 80 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 Dodgeville is $984/month compared to $959/month in Galesville — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Galesville is more affordable at $219,100 median vs $234,000.

Median household income in Dodgeville is $72,768 compared to $69,007 in Galesville (+5.5%). 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 16.7% in Galesville.