Hillsboro, WI vs Pulaski, WI

Hillsboro is moderately more affordable than Pulaski, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Hillsboro scores 67 compared to 75 for Pulaski, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pulaski 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 $788/month in Pulaski — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hillsboro is more affordable at $146,600 median vs $228,700.

Median household income in Hillsboro is $63,750 compared to $66,399 in Pulaski (-4%). Pulaski does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Hillsboro spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Pulaski.