Fond du Lac, WI vs Onalaska, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fond du Lac is 16.6% cheaper than Onalaska. With a cost index of 73 vs 88, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fond du Lac to Onalaska should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fond du Lac is $905/month compared to $1,096/month in Onalaska — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fond du Lac is more affordable at $161,300 median vs $279,100.

Median household income in Fond du Lac is $61,620 compared to $84,898 in Onalaska (-27.4%). While Onalaska 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 15.5% in Onalaska.