Cudahy, WI vs New Berlin, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Cudahy is 23.7% cheaper than New Berlin. With a cost index of 80 vs 104, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Cudahy to New Berlin should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cudahy is $977/month compared to $1,409/month in New Berlin — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cudahy is more affordable at $201,000 median vs $343,500.

Median household income in Cudahy is $66,717 compared to $97,414 in New Berlin (-31.5%). While New Berlin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cudahy spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in New Berlin.