Prairie du Sac, WI vs Stoughton, WI

Prairie du Sac, WI and Stoughton, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.6% difference in their overall index. Prairie du Sac scores 94 while Stoughton scores 92 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 Prairie du Sac is $1,138/month compared to $1,155/month in Stoughton — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Prairie du Sac has cheaper rent, Stoughton actually has lower median home values ($283,900 vs $319,200).

Median household income in Prairie du Sac is $92,672 compared to $78,517 in Stoughton (+18%). While Prairie du Sac 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 Sac spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Stoughton.