East Troy, WI vs Stoughton, WI

Stoughton is moderately more affordable than East Troy, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. East Troy scores 97 compared to 92 for Stoughton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Troy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Troy is $1,418/month compared to $1,155/month in Stoughton — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stoughton has cheaper rent, East Troy actually has lower median home values ($251,500 vs $283,900).

Median household income in East Troy is $77,698 compared to $78,517 in Stoughton (-1%). Stoughton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of East Troy spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Stoughton.