Rochester, WI vs Shullsburg, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Shullsburg is 25.2% cheaper than Rochester. With a cost index of 71 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Shullsburg to Rochester should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Rochester is $920/month compared to $909/month in Shullsburg — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shullsburg is more affordable at $130,700 median vs $340,900.

Median household income in Rochester is $104,429 compared to $58,500 in Shullsburg (+78.5%). While Rochester is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Rochester spend roughly 10.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Shullsburg.