Lodi, WI vs St. Francis, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Francis is 19.7% cheaper than Lodi. With a cost index of 78 vs 93, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Francis to Lodi should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lodi is $1,180/month compared to $893/month in St. Francis — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Francis is more affordable at $207,200 median vs $286,500.

Median household income in Lodi is $109,821 compared to $58,490 in St. Francis (+87.8%). While Lodi is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lodi spend roughly 12.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in St. Francis.