Hobart, WI vs Sauk City, WI

Sauk City is moderately more affordable than Hobart, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Hobart scores 99 compared to 89 for Sauk City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hobart can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hobart is $1,226/month compared to $1,105/month in Sauk City — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sauk City is more affordable at $269,500 median vs $363,500.

Median household income in Hobart is $111,918 compared to $82,813 in Sauk City (+35.1%). While Hobart is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hobart spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Sauk City.