Prairie du Chien, WI vs Wautoma, WI

Wautoma is moderately more affordable than Prairie du Chien, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Prairie du Chien scores 71 compared to 64 for Wautoma, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Prairie du Chien can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Prairie du Chien is $840/month compared to $725/month in Wautoma — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wautoma is more affordable at $108,900 median vs $152,100.

Median household income in Prairie du Chien is $52,670 compared to $36,250 in Wautoma (+45.3%). While Prairie du Chien is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Prairie du Chien spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Wautoma.