Fort Atkinson, WI vs Saukville, WI

Fort Atkinson is moderately more affordable than Saukville, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Fort Atkinson scores 77 compared to 86 for Saukville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Saukville 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 $964/month in Saukville — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Atkinson is more affordable at $198,600 median vs $286,400.

Median household income in Fort Atkinson is $75,350 compared to $79,148 in Saukville (-4.8%). Saukville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Atkinson spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Saukville.