Ashland, WI vs Delavan Lake, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Ashland is 19.2% cheaper than Delavan Lake. With a cost index of 67 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Ashland to Delavan Lake should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashland is $697/month compared to $875/month in Delavan Lake — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ashland is more affordable at $162,200 median vs $292,100.

Median household income in Ashland is $49,258 compared to $71,042 in Delavan Lake (-30.7%). While Delavan Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ashland spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Delavan Lake.