Janesville, WI vs Menomonee Falls, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Janesville is 19% cheaper than Menomonee Falls. With a cost index of 81 vs 100, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Janesville to Menomonee Falls should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Janesville is $1,037/month compared to $1,257/month in Menomonee Falls — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Janesville is more affordable at $209,700 median vs $341,600.

Median household income in Janesville is $71,664 compared to $98,460 in Menomonee Falls (-27.2%). While Menomonee Falls is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Janesville spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Menomonee Falls.