Burlington, WI vs Mount Pleasant, WI

Burlington, WI and Mount Pleasant, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.9% difference in their overall index. Burlington scores 85 while Mount Pleasant 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 Burlington is $967/month compared to $1,045/month in Mount Pleasant — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Burlington is more affordable at $268,300 median vs $269,900.

Median household income in Burlington is $81,658 compared to $90,189 in Mount Pleasant (-9.5%). While Mount Pleasant 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, more than the 13.9% in Mount Pleasant.