Ixonia, WI vs Lake Mills, WI

Lake Mills is moderately more affordable than Ixonia, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Ixonia scores 97 compared to 89 for Lake Mills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ixonia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ixonia is $1,161/month compared to $1,095/month in Lake Mills — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lake Mills is more affordable at $282,400 median vs $340,800.

Median household income in Ixonia is $110,000 compared to $87,039 in Lake Mills (+26.4%). While Ixonia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ixonia spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15.1% in Lake Mills.