Pulaski, WI vs Shullsburg, WI

Shullsburg is moderately more affordable than Pulaski, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Pulaski scores 75 compared to 71 for Shullsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pulaski can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pulaski is $788/month compared to $909/month in Shullsburg — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pulaski has cheaper rent, Shullsburg actually has lower median home values ($130,700 vs $228,700).

Median household income in Pulaski is $66,399 compared to $58,500 in Shullsburg (+13.5%). While Pulaski is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pulaski spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Shullsburg.