Glendale, WI vs Sun Prairie, WI

Glendale is moderately more affordable than Sun Prairie, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Glendale scores 96 compared to 103 for Sun Prairie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sun Prairie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glendale is $1,354/month compared to $1,374/month in Sun Prairie — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glendale is more affordable at $260,300 median vs $339,800.

Median household income in Glendale is $77,096 compared to $90,521 in Sun Prairie (-14.8%). While Sun Prairie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glendale spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18.2% in Sun Prairie.