Fond du Lac, WI vs Hartford, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fond du Lac is 16.9% cheaper than Hartford. With a cost index of 73 vs 88, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fond du Lac to Hartford should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fond du Lac is $905/month compared to $1,095/month in Hartford — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fond du Lac is more affordable at $161,300 median vs $261,300.

Median household income in Fond du Lac is $61,620 compared to $74,252 in Hartford (-17%). While Hartford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fond du Lac spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Hartford.