Fitchburg, WI vs Stoughton, WI

Stoughton is moderately more affordable than Fitchburg, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Fitchburg scores 105 compared to 92 for Stoughton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fitchburg 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 $1,155/month in Stoughton — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stoughton is more affordable at $283,900 median vs $389,400.

Median household income in Fitchburg is $85,420 compared to $78,517 in Stoughton (+8.8%). The higher salaries in Fitchburg partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fitchburg spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Stoughton.