Fond du Lac, WI vs Watertown, WI

Fond du Lac is moderately more affordable than Watertown, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Fond du Lac scores 73 compared to 82 for Watertown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Watertown 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 $1,061/month in Watertown — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fond du Lac is more affordable at $161,300 median vs $211,500.

Median household income in Fond du Lac is $61,620 compared to $68,333 in Watertown (-9.8%). The higher salaries in Watertown 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 18.6% in Watertown.