Hillsboro, WI vs Rochester, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Hillsboro is 24.6% cheaper than Rochester. With a cost index of 67 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Hillsboro to Rochester should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hillsboro is $775/month compared to $920/month in Rochester — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hillsboro is more affordable at $146,600 median vs $340,900.

Median household income in Hillsboro is $63,750 compared to $104,429 in Rochester (-39%). While Rochester 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 10.6% in Rochester.