Hillsboro, WI vs Horicon, WI

Hillsboro is moderately more affordable than Horicon, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Hillsboro scores 67 compared to 72 for Horicon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Horicon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hillsboro is $775/month compared to $835/month in Horicon — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hillsboro is more affordable at $146,600 median vs $162,400.

Median household income in Hillsboro is $63,750 compared to $49,556 in Horicon (+28.6%). Hillsboro offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hillsboro spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.2% in Horicon.