Greendale, WI vs Union Grove, WI

Union Grove is moderately more affordable than Greendale, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Greendale scores 93 compared to 86 for Union Grove, 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 $1,051/month in Union Grove — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Union Grove is more affordable at $258,100 median vs $289,600.

Median household income in Greendale is $95,015 compared to $94,621 in Union Grove (+0.4%). Greendale does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Greendale spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Union Grove.