Glenwood City, WI vs Lake Delton, WI

Lake Delton is moderately more affordable than Glenwood City, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Glenwood City scores 86 compared to 75 for Lake Delton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glenwood City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glenwood City is $1,194/month compared to $980/month in Lake Delton — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lake Delton is more affordable at $144,100 median vs $159,900.

Median household income in Glenwood City is $70,833 compared to $42,386 in Lake Delton (+67.1%). While Glenwood City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glenwood City spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, less than the 27.7% in Lake Delton.