Baldwin, WI vs Fort Atkinson, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fort Atkinson is 21.4% cheaper than Baldwin. With a cost index of 77 vs 94, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fort Atkinson to Baldwin should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Baldwin is $1,212/month compared to $957/month in Fort Atkinson — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Atkinson is more affordable at $198,600 median vs $252,000.

Median household income in Baldwin is $76,675 compared to $75,350 in Fort Atkinson (+1.8%). Baldwin does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Baldwin spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Fort Atkinson.