Fountain City, WI vs Lake Lorraine, WI

Fountain City is moderately more affordable than Lake Lorraine, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Fountain City scores 72 compared to 76 for Lake Lorraine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lake Lorraine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fountain City is $865/month compared to $933/month in Lake Lorraine — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fountain City is more affordable at $161,700 median vs $194,500.

Median household income in Fountain City is $51,759 compared to $55,208 in Lake Lorraine (-6.2%). While Lake Lorraine is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fountain City spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Lake Lorraine.