Medford, WI vs West Baraboo, WI

Medford is moderately more affordable than West Baraboo, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Medford scores 71 compared to 83 for West Baraboo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Baraboo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Medford is $809/month compared to $1,048/month in West Baraboo — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Medford is more affordable at $175,300 median vs $212,500.

Median household income in Medford is $53,173 compared to $58,889 in West Baraboo (-9.7%). The higher salaries in West Baraboo partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Medford spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.4% in West Baraboo.