Howard, WI vs Sturtevant, WI

Sturtevant is moderately more affordable than Howard, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Howard scores 88 compared to 79 for Sturtevant, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Howard 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 $896/month in Sturtevant — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sturtevant is more affordable at $231,000 median vs $286,200.

Median household income in Howard is $84,896 compared to $84,479 in Sturtevant (+0.5%). Howard 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 Howard spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Sturtevant.