McFarland, WI vs Sherwood, WI

Sherwood is moderately more affordable than McFarland, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. McFarland scores 107 compared to 97 for Sherwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of McFarland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in McFarland is $1,447/month compared to $1,208/month in Sherwood — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sherwood is more affordable at $335,100 median vs $363,400.

Median household income in McFarland is $93,810 compared to $114,205 in Sherwood (-17.9%). Sherwood offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of McFarland spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Sherwood.