Janesville, WI vs Racine, WI

Racine is moderately more affordable than Janesville, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Janesville scores 81 compared to 76 for Racine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Janesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Janesville is $1,037/month compared to $983/month in Racine — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Racine is more affordable at $158,100 median vs $209,700.

Median household income in Janesville is $71,664 compared to $55,705 in Racine (+28.6%). While Janesville 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, less than the 21.2% in Racine.