Green Bay, WI vs New Berlin, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Green Bay is 27.8% cheaper than New Berlin. With a cost index of 75 vs 104, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Green Bay to New Berlin should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Green Bay is $904/month compared to $1,409/month in New Berlin — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Green Bay is more affordable at $191,500 median vs $343,500.

Median household income in Green Bay is $62,546 compared to $97,414 in New Berlin (-35.8%). While New Berlin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Green Bay spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in New Berlin.