Evansville, WI vs Hartford, WI

Evansville is moderately more affordable than Hartford, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Evansville scores 82 compared to 88 for Hartford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hartford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Evansville is $941/month compared to $1,095/month in Hartford — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Evansville is more affordable at $256,900 median vs $261,300.

Median household income in Evansville is $78,841 compared to $74,252 in Hartford (+6.2%). Evansville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Evansville spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Hartford.