Dodgeville, WI vs Pardeeville, WI

Pardeeville is moderately more affordable than Dodgeville, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Dodgeville scores 83 compared to 78 for Pardeeville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dodgeville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dodgeville is $984/month compared to $850/month in Pardeeville — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pardeeville is more affordable at $225,400 median vs $234,000.

Median household income in Dodgeville is $72,768 compared to $66,167 in Pardeeville (+10%). 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, more than the 15.4% in Pardeeville.