Dane, WI vs Williams Bay, WI

Williams Bay is moderately more affordable than Dane, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Dane scores 96 compared to 90 for Williams Bay, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dane can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dane is $1,159/month compared to $799/month in Williams Bay — a 45% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Williams Bay has cheaper rent, Dane actually has lower median home values ($334,800 vs $397,600).

Median household income in Dane is $110,769 compared to $70,568 in Williams Bay (+57%). While Dane is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dane spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 13.6% in Williams Bay.