Howard, WI vs Menomonee Falls, WI

Howard is moderately more affordable than Menomonee Falls, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Howard scores 88 compared to 100 for Menomonee Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Menomonee Falls can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Howard is $1,053/month compared to $1,257/month in Menomonee Falls — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Howard is more affordable at $286,200 median vs $341,600.

Median household income in Howard is $84,896 compared to $98,460 in Menomonee Falls (-13.8%). While Menomonee Falls is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Howard spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Menomonee Falls.