Kenosha, WI vs New Berlin, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Kenosha is 16.7% cheaper than New Berlin. With a cost index of 87 vs 104, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Kenosha to New Berlin should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Kenosha is $1,137/month compared to $1,409/month in New Berlin — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kenosha is more affordable at $210,500 median vs $343,500.

Median household income in Kenosha is $68,532 compared to $97,414 in New Berlin (-29.6%). While New Berlin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kenosha spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in New Berlin.