Burlington, WI vs Neenah, WI

Neenah is moderately more affordable than Burlington, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Burlington scores 85 compared to 77 for Neenah, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Burlington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $967/month compared to $970/month in Neenah — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Burlington has cheaper rent, Neenah actually has lower median home values ($194,700 vs $268,300).

Median household income in Burlington is $81,658 compared to $73,880 in Neenah (+10.5%). While Burlington 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 15.8% in Neenah.