Barneveld, WI vs West Milwaukee, WI

West Milwaukee is moderately more affordable than Barneveld, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Barneveld scores 82 compared to 77 for West Milwaukee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Barneveld can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barneveld is $892/month compared to $885/month in West Milwaukee — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Milwaukee is more affordable at $203,500 median vs $264,400.

Median household income in Barneveld is $112,375 compared to $48,976 in West Milwaukee (+129.4%). While Barneveld is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barneveld spend roughly 9.5% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in West Milwaukee.