Pittsville, WI vs Ridgeland, WI

Pittsville, WI and Ridgeland, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.4% difference in their overall index. Pittsville scores 62 while Ridgeland scores 60 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Pittsville is $633/month compared to $575/month in Ridgeland — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ridgeland is more affordable at $114,000 median vs $117,300.

Median household income in Pittsville is $59,773 compared to $37,813 in Ridgeland (+58.1%). While Pittsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pittsville spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Ridgeland.