Greenfield, WI vs Salem Lakes, WI

Greenfield is moderately more affordable than Salem Lakes, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Greenfield scores 88 compared to 93 for Salem Lakes, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Salem Lakes can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenfield is $1,123/month compared to $1,132/month in Salem Lakes — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenfield is more affordable at $247,800 median vs $281,500.

Median household income in Greenfield is $69,016 compared to $94,554 in Salem Lakes (-27%). While Salem Lakes is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenfield spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in Salem Lakes.