Dodgeville, WI vs Thorp, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Thorp is 15.9% cheaper than Dodgeville. With a cost index of 71 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Thorp to Dodgeville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Dodgeville is $984/month compared to $844/month in Thorp — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Thorp is more affordable at $155,100 median vs $234,000.

Median household income in Dodgeville is $72,768 compared to $56,800 in Thorp (+28.1%). 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 17.8% in Thorp.