Jefferson, WI vs Wisconsin Dells, WI

Wisconsin Dells is moderately more affordable than Jefferson, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Jefferson scores 83 compared to 77 for Wisconsin Dells, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jefferson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jefferson is $1,041/month compared to $886/month in Wisconsin Dells — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wisconsin Dells is more affordable at $203,300 median vs $222,100.

Median household income in Jefferson is $77,095 compared to $66,846 in Wisconsin Dells (+15.3%). While Jefferson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jefferson spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Wisconsin Dells.