Burlington, WI vs West Milwaukee, WI

West Milwaukee is moderately more affordable than Burlington, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Burlington scores 85 compared to 77 for West Milwaukee, 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 $885/month in West Milwaukee — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Milwaukee is more affordable at $203,500 median vs $268,300.

Median household income in Burlington is $81,658 compared to $48,976 in West Milwaukee (+66.7%). 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 21.7% in West Milwaukee.