Genoa, WI vs Stoddard, WI

Genoa is moderately more affordable than Stoddard, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Genoa scores 66 compared to 70 for Stoddard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stoddard can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Genoa is $675/month compared to $796/month in Stoddard — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Genoa has cheaper rent, Stoddard actually has lower median home values ($169,700 vs $170,800).

Median household income in Genoa is $65,000 compared to $61,477 in Stoddard (+5.7%). Genoa offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Genoa spend roughly 12.5% of their income on rent, less than the 15.5% in Stoddard.