Hartford, WI vs North Fond du Lac, WI

North Fond du Lac is moderately more affordable than Hartford, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Hartford scores 88 compared to 77 for North Fond du Lac, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hartford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hartford is $1,095/month compared to $1,083/month in North Fond du Lac — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: North Fond du Lac is more affordable at $144,900 median vs $261,300.

Median household income in Hartford is $74,252 compared to $61,744 in North Fond du Lac (+20.3%). While Hartford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hartford spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 21% in North Fond du Lac.