Sauk City, WI vs St. Francis, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Francis is 15% cheaper than Sauk City. With a cost index of 78 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Francis to Sauk City should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Sauk City is $1,105/month compared to $893/month in St. Francis — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Francis is more affordable at $207,200 median vs $269,500.

Median household income in Sauk City is $82,813 compared to $58,490 in St. Francis (+41.6%). While Sauk City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sauk City spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in St. Francis.