Cedarburg, WI vs Saukville, WI

Saukville is moderately more affordable than Cedarburg, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Cedarburg scores 97 compared to 86 for Saukville, 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 $964/month in Saukville — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Saukville is more affordable at $286,400 median vs $386,400.

Median household income in Cedarburg is $82,110 compared to $79,148 in Saukville (+3.7%). Cedarburg 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 Cedarburg spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Saukville.