Fond du Lac, WI vs Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Wisconsin Rapids is moderately more affordable than Fond du Lac, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Fond du Lac scores 73 compared to 69 for Wisconsin Rapids, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fond du Lac 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 $872/month in Wisconsin Rapids — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wisconsin Rapids is more affordable at $116,600 median vs $161,300.

Median household income in Fond du Lac is $61,620 compared to $54,116 in Wisconsin Rapids (+13.9%). While Fond du Lac 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, less than the 19.3% in Wisconsin Rapids.