Caledonia, WI vs Wauwatosa, WI

Caledonia is moderately more affordable than Wauwatosa, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Caledonia scores 89 compared to 100 for Wauwatosa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wauwatosa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Caledonia is $1,080/month compared to $1,373/month in Wauwatosa — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Caledonia is more affordable at $279,400 median vs $307,600.

Median household income in Caledonia is $91,053 compared to $93,859 in Wauwatosa (-3%). Wauwatosa 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 Caledonia spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 17.6% in Wauwatosa.