Fond du Lac, WI vs Kenosha, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fond du Lac is 15.8% cheaper than Kenosha. With a cost index of 73 vs 87, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fond du Lac to Kenosha should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fond du Lac is $905/month compared to $1,137/month in Kenosha — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fond du Lac is more affordable at $161,300 median vs $210,500.

Median household income in Fond du Lac is $61,620 compared to $68,532 in Kenosha (-10.1%). The higher salaries in Kenosha partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fond du Lac spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in Kenosha.