Galesville, WI vs Wind Lake, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Galesville is 18.2% cheaper than Wind Lake. With a cost index of 80 vs 98, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Galesville to Wind Lake should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Galesville is $959/month compared to $1,158/month in Wind Lake — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Galesville is more affordable at $219,100 median vs $357,500.

Median household income in Galesville is $69,007 compared to $100,306 in Wind Lake (-31.2%). While Wind Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Galesville spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Wind Lake.