Edgerton, WI vs Kaukauna, WI

Kaukauna is moderately more affordable than Edgerton, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Edgerton scores 85 compared to 79 for Kaukauna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edgerton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edgerton is $1,081/month compared to $988/month in Kaukauna — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kaukauna is more affordable at $198,800 median vs $243,900.

Median household income in Edgerton is $84,185 compared to $78,353 in Kaukauna (+7.4%). While Edgerton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Edgerton spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Kaukauna.