De Pere, WI vs McFarland, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. De Pere is 22.8% cheaper than McFarland. With a cost index of 83 vs 107, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from De Pere to McFarland should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in De Pere is $981/month compared to $1,447/month in McFarland — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: De Pere is more affordable at $253,900 median vs $363,400.

Median household income in De Pere is $80,550 compared to $93,810 in McFarland (-14.1%). The higher salaries in McFarland partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of De Pere spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in McFarland.