Deer Park, WI vs Poplar, WI

Deer Park is moderately more affordable than Poplar, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Deer Park scores 70 compared to 81 for Poplar, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Poplar can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Deer Park is $650/month compared to $1,125/month in Poplar — a 42% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Deer Park is more affordable at $164,800 median vs $197,400.

Median household income in Deer Park is $56,563 compared to $92,188 in Poplar (-38.6%). While Poplar is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Deer Park spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 14.6% in Poplar.