Hales Corners, WI vs Howard, WI

Howard is moderately more affordable than Hales Corners, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Hales Corners scores 96 compared to 88 for Howard, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hales Corners can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hales Corners is $1,274/month compared to $1,053/month in Howard — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Howard is more affordable at $286,200 median vs $291,100.

Median household income in Hales Corners is $88,068 compared to $84,896 in Howard (+3.7%). Hales Corners 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 Hales Corners spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.9% in Howard.