Fennimore, WI vs Jackson, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fennimore is 28.1% cheaper than Jackson. With a cost index of 66 vs 92, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fennimore to Jackson should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fennimore is $694/month compared to $1,123/month in Jackson — a 38% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fennimore is more affordable at $146,200 median vs $295,600.

Median household income in Fennimore is $64,891 compared to $95,960 in Jackson (-32.4%). While Jackson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fennimore spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 14% in Jackson.