Cedarburg, WI vs Fitchburg, WI

Cedarburg is moderately more affordable than Fitchburg, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Cedarburg scores 97 compared to 105 for Fitchburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fitchburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cedarburg is $1,057/month compared to $1,302/month in Fitchburg — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cedarburg is more affordable at $386,400 median vs $389,400.

Median household income in Cedarburg is $82,110 compared to $85,420 in Fitchburg (-3.9%). The higher salaries in Fitchburg partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cedarburg spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Fitchburg.