Sharon, WI vs St. Joseph, WI

Sharon, WI and St. Joseph, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.1% difference in their overall index. Sharon scores 78 while St. Joseph scores 80 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Sharon is $998/month compared to $883/month in St. Joseph — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Joseph has cheaper rent, Sharon actually has lower median home values ($187,500 vs $264,400).

Median household income in Sharon is $63,250 compared to $84,583 in St. Joseph (-25.2%). While St. Joseph is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sharon spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in St. Joseph.