Hales Corners, WI vs South Milwaukee, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. South Milwaukee is 17.1% cheaper than Hales Corners. With a cost index of 82 vs 96, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from South Milwaukee to Hales Corners should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hales Corners is $1,274/month compared to $1,014/month in South Milwaukee — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Milwaukee is more affordable at $216,400 median vs $291,100.

Median household income in Hales Corners is $88,068 compared to $70,146 in South Milwaukee (+25.5%). While Hales Corners is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hales Corners spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in South Milwaukee.