Delavan Lake, WI vs Jackson, WI

Delavan Lake is moderately more affordable than Jackson, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Delavan Lake scores 83 compared to 92 for Jackson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jackson 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 $1,123/month in Jackson — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Delavan Lake is more affordable at $292,100 median vs $295,600.

Median household income in Delavan Lake is $71,042 compared to $95,960 in Jackson (-26%). While Jackson 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, more than the 14% in Jackson.