Allouez, WI vs Franklin, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Allouez is 21.5% cheaper than Franklin. With a cost index of 80 vs 102, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Allouez to Franklin should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Allouez is $984/month compared to $1,325/month in Franklin — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Allouez is more affordable at $217,100 median vs $343,400.

Median household income in Allouez is $90,035 compared to $108,342 in Franklin (-16.9%). The higher salaries in Franklin partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Allouez spend roughly 13.1% of their income on rent, less than the 14.7% in Franklin.