Howards Grove, WI vs St. Francis, WI

Howards Grove is moderately more affordable than St. Francis, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Howards Grove scores 74 compared to 78 for St. Francis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Francis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Howards Grove is $701/month compared to $893/month in St. Francis — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Howards Grove has cheaper rent, St. Francis actually has lower median home values ($207,200 vs $249,200).

Median household income in Howards Grove is $72,348 compared to $58,490 in St. Francis (+23.7%). Howards Grove offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Howards Grove spend roughly 11.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in St. Francis.