Mauston, WI vs Stratford, WI

Mauston is moderately more affordable than Stratford, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Mauston scores 69 compared to 74 for Stratford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stratford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mauston is $830/month compared to $877/month in Stratford — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mauston is more affordable at $135,600 median vs $189,700.

Median household income in Mauston is $60,174 compared to $65,880 in Stratford (-8.7%). While Stratford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mauston spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Stratford.