Galesville, WI vs Poplar, WI

Galesville, WI and Poplar, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1% difference in their overall index. Galesville scores 80 while Poplar scores 81 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Galesville is $959/month compared to $1,125/month in Poplar — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Galesville has cheaper rent, Poplar actually has lower median home values ($197,400 vs $219,100).

Median household income in Galesville is $69,007 compared to $92,188 in Poplar (-25.1%). While Poplar 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 14.6% in Poplar.