Galesville, WI vs Soldiers Grove, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Soldiers Grove is 20.7% cheaper than Galesville. With a cost index of 66 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Soldiers Grove to Galesville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Galesville is $959/month compared to $747/month in Soldiers Grove — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Soldiers Grove is more affordable at $145,100 median vs $219,100.

Median household income in Galesville is $69,007 compared to $42,500 in Soldiers Grove (+62.4%). 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, less than the 21.1% in Soldiers Grove.