Delavan Lake, WI vs Hales Corners, WI

Delavan Lake is moderately more affordable than Hales Corners, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Delavan Lake scores 83 compared to 96 for Hales Corners, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hales Corners can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Delavan Lake is $875/month compared to $1,274/month in Hales Corners — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Delavan Lake has cheaper rent, Hales Corners actually has lower median home values ($291,100 vs $292,100).

Median household income in Delavan Lake is $71,042 compared to $88,068 in Hales Corners (-19.3%). While Hales Corners is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Delavan Lake spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Hales Corners.