Green Bay, WI vs Kenosha, WI

Green Bay is moderately more affordable than Kenosha, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Green Bay scores 75 compared to 87 for Kenosha, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kenosha can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Green Bay is $904/month compared to $1,137/month in Kenosha — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Green Bay is more affordable at $191,500 median vs $210,500.

Median household income in Green Bay is $62,546 compared to $68,532 in Kenosha (-8.7%). The higher salaries in Kenosha partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Green Bay spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 19.9% in Kenosha.