Fort Atkinson, WI vs Franklin, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fort Atkinson is 24% cheaper than Franklin. With a cost index of 77 vs 102, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fort Atkinson to Franklin should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Atkinson is $957/month compared to $1,325/month in Franklin — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Atkinson is more affordable at $198,600 median vs $343,400.

Median household income in Fort Atkinson is $75,350 compared to $108,342 in Franklin (-30.5%). While Franklin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Atkinson spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.7% in Franklin.