Delavan, WI vs Paddock Lake, WI

Delavan is moderately more affordable than Paddock Lake, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Delavan scores 81 compared to 92 for Paddock Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Paddock Lake 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 $1,202/month in Paddock Lake — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Delavan is more affordable at $194,500 median vs $242,800.

Median household income in Delavan is $71,121 compared to $88,438 in Paddock Lake (-19.6%). While Paddock 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 spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Paddock Lake.