Fredonia, WI vs Lone Rock, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lone Rock is 29% cheaper than Fredonia. With a cost index of 66 vs 86, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lone Rock to Fredonia should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fredonia is $1,009/month compared to $799/month in Lone Rock — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lone Rock is more affordable at $111,400 median vs $261,400.

Median household income in Fredonia is $86,442 compared to $55,417 in Lone Rock (+56%). While Fredonia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fredonia spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Lone Rock.