Hancock, WI vs Shullsburg, WI

Hancock is moderately more affordable than Shullsburg, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Hancock scores 66 compared to 71 for Shullsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shullsburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hancock is $677/month compared to $909/month in Shullsburg — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hancock has cheaper rent, Shullsburg actually has lower median home values ($130,700 vs $147,200).

Median household income in Hancock is $48,255 compared to $58,500 in Shullsburg (-17.5%). While Shullsburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hancock spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Shullsburg.