Caledonia, WI vs Fond du Lac, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fond du Lac is 21.5% cheaper than Caledonia. With a cost index of 73 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fond du Lac to Caledonia should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Caledonia is $1,080/month compared to $905/month in Fond du Lac — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fond du Lac is more affordable at $161,300 median vs $279,400.

Median household income in Caledonia is $91,053 compared to $61,620 in Fond du Lac (+47.8%). While Caledonia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Caledonia spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Fond du Lac.