Sherwood, WI vs St. Francis, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Francis is 25% cheaper than Sherwood. With a cost index of 78 vs 97, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Francis to Sherwood should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Sherwood is $1,208/month compared to $893/month in St. Francis — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Francis is more affordable at $207,200 median vs $335,100.

Median household income in Sherwood is $114,205 compared to $58,490 in St. Francis (+95.3%). While Sherwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sherwood spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in St. Francis.