Kewaskum, WI vs Stoughton, WI

Kewaskum is moderately more affordable than Stoughton, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Kewaskum scores 86 compared to 92 for Stoughton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stoughton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kewaskum is $962/month compared to $1,155/month in Stoughton — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kewaskum has cheaper rent, Stoughton actually has lower median home values ($283,900 vs $286,800).

Median household income in Kewaskum is $103,472 compared to $78,517 in Stoughton (+31.8%). Kewaskum offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Kewaskum spend roughly 11.2% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Stoughton.