Janesville, WI vs Superior, WI

Superior is moderately more affordable than Janesville, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Janesville scores 81 compared to 71 for Superior, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Janesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Janesville is $1,037/month compared to $881/month in Superior — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Superior is more affordable at $168,500 median vs $209,700.

Median household income in Janesville is $71,664 compared to $63,415 in Superior (+13%). The higher salaries in Janesville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Janesville spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Superior.