Elkhart Lake, WI vs Yorkville, WI

Elkhart Lake is moderately more affordable than Yorkville, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Elkhart Lake scores 89 compared to 96 for Yorkville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Yorkville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elkhart Lake is $1,121/month compared to $1,091/month in Yorkville — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Yorkville has cheaper rent, Elkhart Lake actually has lower median home values ($285,200 vs $360,100).

Median household income in Elkhart Lake is $86,071 compared to $109,643 in Yorkville (-21.5%). While Yorkville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elkhart Lake spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Yorkville.