Fond du Lac, WI vs Germantown, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fond du Lac is 28.5% cheaper than Germantown. With a cost index of 73 vs 102, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fond du Lac to Germantown should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fond du Lac is $905/month compared to $1,310/month in Germantown — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fond du Lac is more affordable at $161,300 median vs $356,700.

Median household income in Fond du Lac is $61,620 compared to $104,337 in Germantown (-40.9%). While Germantown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fond du Lac spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Germantown.