Green Lake, WI vs Ladysmith, WI

Ladysmith is moderately more affordable than Green Lake, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Green Lake scores 72 compared to 65 for Ladysmith, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Green Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Green Lake is $719/month compared to $819/month in Ladysmith — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Green Lake has cheaper rent, Ladysmith actually has lower median home values ($88,800 vs $211,400).

Median household income in Green Lake is $53,841 compared to $40,104 in Ladysmith (+34.3%). While Green Lake 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 Lake spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 24.5% in Ladysmith.