Cedarburg, WI vs Sun Prairie, WI

Cedarburg is moderately more affordable than Sun Prairie, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Cedarburg scores 97 compared to 103 for Sun Prairie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sun Prairie 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 $1,374/month in Sun Prairie — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cedarburg has cheaper rent, Sun Prairie actually has lower median home values ($339,800 vs $386,400).

Median household income in Cedarburg is $82,110 compared to $90,521 in Sun Prairie (-9.3%). While Sun Prairie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cedarburg spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Sun Prairie.