Dodgeville, WI vs Hudson, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Dodgeville is 23.1% cheaper than Hudson. With a cost index of 83 vs 107, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Dodgeville to Hudson should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Dodgeville is $984/month compared to $1,377/month in Hudson — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dodgeville is more affordable at $234,000 median vs $355,000.

Median household income in Dodgeville is $72,768 compared to $97,036 in Hudson (-25%). While Hudson 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 17% in Hudson.