Prescott, WI vs Stoughton, WI

Stoughton is moderately more affordable than Prescott, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Prescott scores 99 compared to 92 for Stoughton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Prescott can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Prescott is $1,284/month compared to $1,155/month in Stoughton — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stoughton has cheaper rent, Prescott actually has lower median home values ($282,100 vs $283,900).

Median household income in Prescott is $82,730 compared to $78,517 in Stoughton (+5.4%). The higher salaries in Prescott partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Prescott spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Stoughton.