Franklin, WI vs Kenosha, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Kenosha is 17.1% cheaper than Franklin. With a cost index of 87 vs 102, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Kenosha to Franklin should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Franklin is $1,325/month compared to $1,137/month in Kenosha — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kenosha is more affordable at $210,500 median vs $343,400.

Median household income in Franklin is $108,342 compared to $68,532 in Kenosha (+58.1%). 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 Franklin spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in Kenosha.