Rudolph, WI vs Stratford, WI

Rudolph is moderately more affordable than Stratford, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Rudolph scores 67 compared to 74 for Stratford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stratford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Rudolph is $663/month compared to $877/month in Stratford — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rudolph is more affordable at $165,500 median vs $189,700.

Median household income in Rudolph is $61,250 compared to $65,880 in Stratford (-7%). The higher salaries in Stratford partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Rudolph spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Stratford.