Jackson, WI vs South Milwaukee, WI

South Milwaukee is moderately more affordable than Jackson, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Jackson scores 92 compared to 82 for South Milwaukee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jackson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jackson is $1,123/month compared to $1,014/month in South Milwaukee — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Milwaukee is more affordable at $216,400 median vs $295,600.

Median household income in Jackson is $95,960 compared to $70,146 in South Milwaukee (+36.8%). While Jackson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jackson spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in South Milwaukee.