East Troy, WI vs Port Washington, WI

Port Washington is moderately more affordable than East Troy, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. East Troy scores 97 compared to 87 for Port Washington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Troy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Troy is $1,418/month compared to $1,021/month in Port Washington — a 39% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Port Washington has cheaper rent, East Troy actually has lower median home values ($251,500 vs $276,000).

Median household income in East Troy is $77,698 compared to $81,582 in Port Washington (-4.8%). Port Washington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of East Troy spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Port Washington.