Hartford, WI vs Prairie du Chien, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Prairie du Chien is 24.3% cheaper than Hartford. With a cost index of 71 vs 88, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Prairie du Chien to Hartford should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hartford is $1,095/month compared to $840/month in Prairie du Chien — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Prairie du Chien is more affordable at $152,100 median vs $261,300.

Median household income in Hartford is $74,252 compared to $52,670 in Prairie du Chien (+41%). 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 19.1% in Prairie du Chien.