Evansville, WI vs New Glarus, WI

Evansville, WI and New Glarus, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.8% difference in their overall index. Evansville scores 82 while New Glarus scores 85 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Evansville is $941/month compared to $968/month in New Glarus — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Evansville is more affordable at $256,900 median vs $267,600.

Median household income in Evansville is $78,841 compared to $98,224 in New Glarus (-19.7%). While New Glarus is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Evansville spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, more than the 11.8% in New Glarus.