Shullsburg, WI vs Stanley, WI

Stanley is moderately more affordable than Shullsburg, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Shullsburg scores 71 compared to 66 for Stanley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shullsburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Shullsburg is $909/month compared to $693/month in Stanley — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stanley has cheaper rent, Shullsburg actually has lower median home values ($130,700 vs $153,200).

Median household income in Shullsburg is $58,500 compared to $47,857 in Stanley (+22.2%). While Shullsburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Shullsburg spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in Stanley.