Delavan, WI vs Lake Wissota, WI

Delavan is moderately more affordable than Lake Wissota, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Delavan scores 81 compared to 89 for Lake Wissota, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lake Wissota can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Delavan is $1,053/month compared to $1,029/month in Lake Wissota — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lake Wissota has cheaper rent, Delavan actually has lower median home values ($194,500 vs $318,300).

Median household income in Delavan is $71,121 compared to $101,445 in Lake Wissota (-29.9%). While Lake Wissota 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 spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Lake Wissota.