Bloomfield, WI vs Port Washington, WI

Bloomfield, WI and Port Washington, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.2% difference in their overall index. Bloomfield scores 88 while Port Washington scores 87 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomfield is $1,170/month compared to $1,021/month in Port Washington — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Port Washington has cheaper rent, Bloomfield actually has lower median home values ($213,300 vs $276,000).

Median household income in Bloomfield is $92,438 compared to $81,582 in Port Washington (+13.3%). While Bloomfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomfield spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Port Washington.