Greenfield, WI vs Janesville, WI

Janesville is moderately more affordable than Greenfield, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Greenfield scores 88 compared to 81 for Janesville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greenfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenfield is $1,123/month compared to $1,037/month in Janesville — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Janesville is more affordable at $209,700 median vs $247,800.

Median household income in Greenfield is $69,016 compared to $71,664 in Janesville (-3.7%). Janesville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenfield spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Janesville.