Fairwater, WI vs Green Lake, WI

Green Lake is moderately more affordable than Fairwater, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Fairwater scores 77 compared to 72 for Green Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairwater can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairwater is $1,100/month compared to $719/month in Green Lake — a 53% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Green Lake has cheaper rent, Fairwater actually has lower median home values ($130,200 vs $211,400).

Median household income in Fairwater is $81,667 compared to $53,841 in Green Lake (+51.7%). While Fairwater is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairwater spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Green Lake.