Pittsville, WI vs St. Croix Falls, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Pittsville is 19.7% cheaper than St. Croix Falls. With a cost index of 62 vs 77, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Pittsville to St. Croix Falls should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Pittsville is $633/month compared to $864/month in St. Croix Falls — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pittsville is more affordable at $117,300 median vs $216,500.

Median household income in Pittsville is $59,773 compared to $63,179 in St. Croix Falls (-5.4%). St. Croix Falls 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 Pittsville spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in St. Croix Falls.