Fond du Lac, WI vs Kaukauna, WI

Fond du Lac is moderately more affordable than Kaukauna, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Fond du Lac scores 73 compared to 79 for Kaukauna, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kaukauna can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fond du Lac is $905/month compared to $988/month in Kaukauna — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fond du Lac is more affordable at $161,300 median vs $198,800.

Median household income in Fond du Lac is $61,620 compared to $78,353 in Kaukauna (-21.4%). While Kaukauna 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 Kaukauna.