Prairie du Sac, WI vs West Baraboo, WI

West Baraboo is moderately more affordable than Prairie du Sac, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Prairie du Sac scores 94 compared to 83 for West Baraboo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Prairie du Sac can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Prairie du Sac is $1,138/month compared to $1,048/month in West Baraboo — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Baraboo is more affordable at $212,500 median vs $319,200.

Median household income in Prairie du Sac is $92,672 compared to $58,889 in West Baraboo (+57.4%). 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 21.4% in West Baraboo.