Delafield, WI vs Germantown, WI

Germantown is moderately more affordable than Delafield, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Delafield scores 116 compared to 102 for Germantown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Delafield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Delafield is $1,344/month compared to $1,310/month in Germantown — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Germantown is more affordable at $356,700 median vs $504,500.

Median household income in Delafield is $101,482 compared to $104,337 in Germantown (-2.7%). Germantown offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Delafield spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Germantown.