Elkhorn, WI vs Sauk City, WI

Elkhorn is moderately more affordable than Sauk City, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Elkhorn scores 84 compared to 89 for Sauk City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sauk City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elkhorn is $999/month compared to $1,105/month in Sauk City — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elkhorn is more affordable at $255,300 median vs $269,500.

Median household income in Elkhorn is $73,052 compared to $82,813 in Sauk City (-11.8%). While Sauk City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elkhorn spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Sauk City.