Burlington, WI vs Lancaster, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lancaster is 20.1% cheaper than Burlington. With a cost index of 71 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lancaster to Burlington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $967/month compared to $770/month in Lancaster — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lancaster is more affordable at $173,300 median vs $268,300.

Median household income in Burlington is $81,658 compared to $80,625 in Lancaster (+1.3%). Burlington 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 Burlington spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Lancaster.