Howard, WI vs New Berlin, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Howard is 16% cheaper than New Berlin. With a cost index of 88 vs 104, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Howard to New Berlin should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Howard is $1,053/month compared to $1,409/month in New Berlin — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Howard is more affordable at $286,200 median vs $343,500.

Median household income in Howard is $84,896 compared to $97,414 in New Berlin (-12.9%). The higher salaries in New Berlin partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Howard spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in New Berlin.