Delavan Lake, WI vs Vernon, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Delavan Lake is 18.1% cheaper than Vernon. With a cost index of 83 vs 102, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Delavan Lake to Vernon should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Delavan Lake is $875/month compared to $1,159/month in Vernon — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Delavan Lake is more affordable at $292,100 median vs $412,600.

Median household income in Delavan Lake is $71,042 compared to $121,401 in Vernon (-41.5%). While Vernon 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 11.5% in Vernon.