Burlington, WI vs Caledonia, WI

Burlington, WI and Caledonia, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.9% difference in their overall index. Burlington scores 85 while Caledonia scores 89 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 Burlington is $967/month compared to $1,080/month in Caledonia — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burlington is more affordable at $268,300 median vs $279,400.

Median household income in Burlington is $81,658 compared to $91,053 in Caledonia (-10.3%). While Caledonia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burlington spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 14.2% in Caledonia.