Mineral Point, WI vs St. Nazianz, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Nazianz is 19.7% cheaper than Mineral Point. With a cost index of 62 vs 74, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Nazianz to Mineral Point should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Mineral Point is $767/month compared to $613/month in St. Nazianz — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Nazianz is more affordable at $128,400 median vs $213,000.

Median household income in Mineral Point is $78,958 compared to $56,875 in St. Nazianz (+38.8%). While Mineral Point is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mineral Point spend roughly 11.7% of their income on rent, less than the 12.9% in St. Nazianz.