Cascade, WI vs North Lake, WI

Cascade is moderately more affordable than North Lake, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Cascade scores 74 compared to 85 for North Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cascade is $935/month compared to $889/month in North Lake — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while North Lake has cheaper rent, Cascade actually has lower median home values ($170,400 vs $299,000).

Median household income in Cascade is $82,875 compared to $109,038 in North Lake (-24%). While North Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cascade spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, more than the 9.8% in North Lake.