Green Bay, WI vs West Allis, WI

Green Bay is moderately more affordable than West Allis, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Green Bay scores 75 compared to 80 for West Allis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Allis 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 $1,012/month in West Allis — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Green Bay is more affordable at $191,500 median vs $191,700.

Median household income in Green Bay is $62,546 compared to $69,685 in West Allis (-10.2%). While West Allis 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 West Allis.