De Pere, WI vs Sparta, WI

Sparta is moderately more affordable than De Pere, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. De Pere scores 83 compared to 73 for Sparta, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of De Pere can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in De Pere is $981/month compared to $902/month in Sparta — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sparta is more affordable at $168,800 median vs $253,900.

Median household income in De Pere is $80,550 compared to $60,517 in Sparta (+33.1%). While De Pere is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of De Pere spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in Sparta.