Delavan Lake, WI vs New London, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. New London is 17.4% cheaper than Delavan Lake. With a cost index of 71 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from New London to Delavan Lake should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Delavan Lake is $875/month compared to $822/month in New London — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New London is more affordable at $162,800 median vs $292,100.

Median household income in Delavan Lake is $71,042 compared to $61,447 in New London (+15.6%). The higher salaries in Delavan Lake partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Delavan Lake spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in New London.