Fort Atkinson, WI vs Manitowoc, WI

Manitowoc is moderately more affordable than Fort Atkinson, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Fort Atkinson scores 77 compared to 69 for Manitowoc, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Atkinson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Atkinson is $957/month compared to $787/month in Manitowoc — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Manitowoc is more affordable at $143,900 median vs $198,600.

Median household income in Fort Atkinson is $75,350 compared to $62,133 in Manitowoc (+21.3%). While Fort Atkinson 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, less than the 15.2% in Manitowoc.