Grantsburg, WI vs West Milwaukee, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Grantsburg is 15% cheaper than West Milwaukee. With a cost index of 65 vs 77, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Grantsburg to West Milwaukee should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Grantsburg is $696/month compared to $885/month in West Milwaukee — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grantsburg is more affordable at $139,600 median vs $203,500.

Median household income in Grantsburg is $40,625 compared to $48,976 in West Milwaukee (-17.1%). While West Milwaukee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Grantsburg spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in West Milwaukee.