Ashland, WI vs South Milwaukee, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Ashland is 17.8% cheaper than South Milwaukee. With a cost index of 67 vs 82, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Ashland to South Milwaukee should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ashland is $697/month compared to $1,014/month in South Milwaukee — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ashland is more affordable at $162,200 median vs $216,400.

Median household income in Ashland is $49,258 compared to $70,146 in South Milwaukee (-29.8%). While South Milwaukee 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, less than the 17.3% in South Milwaukee.