Fitchburg, WI vs Richfield, WI

Fitchburg is moderately more affordable than Richfield, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Fitchburg scores 105 compared to 115 for Richfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Richfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fitchburg is $1,302/month compared to $1,460/month in Richfield — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fitchburg is more affordable at $389,400 median vs $456,500.

Median household income in Fitchburg is $85,420 compared to $135,774 in Richfield (-37.1%). While Richfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fitchburg spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.9% in Richfield.