Chief Lake, WI vs Port Edwards, WI

Chief Lake is moderately more affordable than Port Edwards, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Chief Lake scores 63 compared to 71 for Port Edwards, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Edwards can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chief Lake is $758/month compared to $866/month in Port Edwards — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chief Lake is more affordable at $92,100 median vs $140,900.

Median household income in Chief Lake is $67,813 compared to $73,625 in Port Edwards (-7.9%). The higher salaries in Port Edwards partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chief Lake spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in Port Edwards.