Kaukauna, WI vs Lake Mills, WI

Kaukauna is moderately more affordable than Lake Mills, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Kaukauna scores 79 compared to 89 for Lake Mills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lake Mills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kaukauna is $988/month compared to $1,095/month in Lake Mills — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kaukauna is more affordable at $198,800 median vs $282,400.

Median household income in Kaukauna is $78,353 compared to $87,039 in Lake Mills (-10%). The higher salaries in Lake Mills partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Kaukauna spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 15.1% in Lake Mills.