Hartford, WI vs Sun Prairie, WI

Hartford is moderately more affordable than Sun Prairie, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Hartford scores 88 compared to 103 for Sun Prairie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sun Prairie 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 $1,374/month in Sun Prairie — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hartford is more affordable at $261,300 median vs $339,800.

Median household income in Hartford is $74,252 compared to $90,521 in Sun Prairie (-18%). While Sun Prairie 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 18.2% in Sun Prairie.