Delavan Lake, WI vs Wild Rose, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Wild Rose is 23.8% cheaper than Delavan Lake. With a cost index of 67 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Wild Rose 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 $837/month in Wild Rose — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wild Rose is more affordable at $110,800 median vs $292,100.

Median household income in Delavan Lake is $71,042 compared to $46,491 in Wild Rose (+52.8%). While Delavan Lake 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 21.6% in Wild Rose.