Hillsboro, WI vs Kiel, WI

Hillsboro is moderately more affordable than Kiel, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Hillsboro scores 67 compared to 73 for Kiel, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kiel 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 $845/month in Kiel — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hillsboro is more affordable at $146,600 median vs $172,300.

Median household income in Hillsboro is $63,750 compared to $73,914 in Kiel (-13.8%). While Kiel is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hillsboro spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.7% in Kiel.