Stoughton, WI vs West Bend, WI

West Bend is moderately more affordable than Stoughton, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Stoughton scores 92 compared to 85 for West Bend, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stoughton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stoughton is $1,155/month compared to $1,033/month in West Bend — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Bend is more affordable at $244,500 median vs $283,900.

Median household income in Stoughton is $78,517 compared to $75,043 in West Bend (+4.6%). The higher salaries in Stoughton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Stoughton spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in West Bend.