Evansville, WI vs Whitewater, WI

Evansville, WI and Whitewater, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3% difference in their overall index. Evansville scores 82 while Whitewater scores 79 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 $985/month in Whitewater — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Evansville has cheaper rent, Whitewater actually has lower median home values ($211,800 vs $256,900).

Median household income in Evansville is $78,841 compared to $49,000 in Whitewater (+60.9%). While Evansville 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, less than the 24.1% in Whitewater.