Elkhart Lake, WI vs Howards Grove, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Howards Grove is 21.3% cheaper than Elkhart Lake. With a cost index of 74 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Howards Grove to Elkhart Lake should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Elkhart Lake is $1,121/month compared to $701/month in Howards Grove — a 60% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Howards Grove is more affordable at $249,200 median vs $285,200.

Median household income in Elkhart Lake is $86,071 compared to $72,348 in Howards Grove (+19%). The higher salaries in Elkhart Lake partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Elkhart Lake spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.6% in Howards Grove.