What is the cost of living in Stoughton, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Stoughton has an overall cost of living index of 103, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wisconsin, Stoughton has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Wisconsin's index of 98.
The standard of living in Stoughton ranks as #97 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Stoughton ranks as the #49 most expensive place in the Badger State.
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Stoughton Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Stoughton. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Stoughton is 99.
The Groceries index in Stoughton is 101.
The Health index in Stoughton is 116.
The Housing index in Stoughton is 96.
The Transportation index in Stoughton is 104.
The Utilities index in Stoughton is 99.
| Living Expense | Stoughton | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 116 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 100 | 100 |
Stoughton Cost Of Living Compared To Wisconsin Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Stoughton, WI Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Wisconsin, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Stoughton is $428,270.
The Median Rent in Stoughton is $1,157.
The Median Income in Stoughton is $79,551.
The Home Value To Income in Stoughton is 5.4x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Stoughton is 0.17x.
Stoughton, WI Costs By Category
Detailed Stoughton Services costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Stoughton Groceries costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Stoughton Health costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Stoughton Transportation costs vs. Wisconsin
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Stoughton
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Stoughton. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Madison, WI has a cost of living index of 110, 1.1x Stoughton.
Sun Prairie, WI has a cost of living index of 111, 1.1x Stoughton.
Fitchburg, WI has a cost of living index of 117, 1.1x Stoughton.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Stoughton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | 278,001 | 110 | 1.1x |
| Sun Prairie, WI | 37,570 | 111 | 1.1x |
| Fitchburg, WI | 32,619 | 117 | 1.1x |
| Middleton, WI | 22,301 | 120 | 1.2x |
| Verona, WI | 15,232 | 115 | 1.1x |
| Fort Atkinson, WI | 12,463 | 97 | 0.9x |
| Oregon, WI | 11,547 | 111 | 1.1x |
| McFarland, WI | 9,160 | 109 | 1.1x |
| Monona, WI | 8,527 | 112 | 1.1x |
| Cottage Grove, WI | 8,513 | 113 | 1.1x |
