Hartland, WI vs Sauk City, WI

Sauk City is moderately more affordable than Hartland, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Hartland scores 96 compared to 89 for Sauk City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hartland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hartland is $1,104/month compared to $1,105/month in Sauk City — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hartland has cheaper rent, Sauk City actually has lower median home values ($269,500 vs $358,000).

Median household income in Hartland is $87,297 compared to $82,813 in Sauk City (+5.4%). The higher salaries in Hartland partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hartland spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Sauk City.