Hurley, WI vs West Milwaukee, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Hurley is 25.4% cheaper than West Milwaukee. With a cost index of 57 vs 77, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Hurley to West Milwaukee should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hurley is $604/month compared to $885/month in West Milwaukee — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hurley is more affordable at $75,800 median vs $203,500.

Median household income in Hurley is $42,188 compared to $48,976 in West Milwaukee (-13.9%). The higher salaries in West Milwaukee partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hurley spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in West Milwaukee.