Burlington, WI vs Cross Plains, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Burlington is 18.3% cheaper than Cross Plains. With a cost index of 85 vs 104, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Burlington to Cross Plains should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $967/month compared to $1,371/month in Cross Plains — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burlington is more affordable at $268,300 median vs $347,400.

Median household income in Burlington is $81,658 compared to $103,389 in Cross Plains (-21%). While Cross Plains 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 15.9% in Cross Plains.