Hillsboro, WI vs Prairie Farm, WI

Prairie Farm is moderately more affordable than Hillsboro, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Hillsboro scores 67 compared to 64 for Prairie Farm, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hillsboro 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 $672/month in Prairie Farm — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Prairie Farm is more affordable at $124,600 median vs $146,600.

Median household income in Hillsboro is $63,750 compared to $46,563 in Prairie Farm (+36.9%). While Hillsboro 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, less than the 17.3% in Prairie Farm.