Mount Pleasant, WI vs Stoughton, WI

Mount Pleasant is moderately more affordable than Stoughton, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Mount Pleasant scores 87 compared to 92 for Stoughton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stoughton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mount Pleasant is $1,045/month compared to $1,155/month in Stoughton — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mount Pleasant is more affordable at $269,900 median vs $283,900.

Median household income in Mount Pleasant is $90,189 compared to $78,517 in Stoughton (+14.9%). Mount Pleasant offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Mount Pleasant spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Stoughton.