French Island, WI vs Sussex, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. French Island is 24% cheaper than Sussex. With a cost index of 78 vs 102, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from French Island to Sussex should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in French Island is $983/month compared to $1,231/month in Sussex — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: French Island is more affordable at $198,200 median vs $384,900.

Median household income in French Island is $59,462 compared to $112,031 in Sussex (-46.9%). While Sussex is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of French Island spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Sussex.