Nelsonville, WI vs Star Prairie, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Nelsonville is 18.3% cheaper than Star Prairie. With a cost index of 72 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Nelsonville to Star Prairie should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Nelsonville is $875/month compared to $988/month in Star Prairie — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nelsonville is more affordable at $157,800 median vs $269,800.

Median household income in Nelsonville is $66,750 compared to $71,667 in Star Prairie (-6.9%). Star Prairie does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Nelsonville spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in Star Prairie.