Cedarburg, WI vs Kewaskum, WI

Kewaskum is moderately more affordable than Cedarburg, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Cedarburg scores 97 compared to 86 for Kewaskum, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cedarburg 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 $962/month in Kewaskum — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kewaskum is more affordable at $286,800 median vs $386,400.

Median household income in Cedarburg is $82,110 compared to $103,472 in Kewaskum (-20.6%). Kewaskum offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cedarburg spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 11.2% in Kewaskum.