Greendale, WI vs Greenfield, WI

Greenfield is moderately more affordable than Greendale, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Greendale scores 93 compared to 88 for Greenfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greendale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greendale is $1,177/month compared to $1,123/month in Greenfield — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenfield is more affordable at $247,800 median vs $289,600.

Median household income in Greendale is $95,015 compared to $69,016 in Greenfield (+37.7%). While Greendale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greendale spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 19.5% in Greenfield.