Galesville, WI vs Plum City, WI

Plum City is moderately more affordable than Galesville, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Galesville scores 80 compared to 74 for Plum City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Galesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Galesville is $959/month compared to $788/month in Plum City — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plum City is more affordable at $164,600 median vs $219,100.

Median household income in Galesville is $69,007 compared to $58,750 in Plum City (+17.5%). While Galesville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Galesville spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Plum City.