Kenosha, WI vs Sun Prairie, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Kenosha is 15.7% cheaper than Sun Prairie. With a cost index of 87 vs 103, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Kenosha to Sun Prairie should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Kenosha is $1,137/month compared to $1,374/month in Sun Prairie — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kenosha is more affordable at $210,500 median vs $339,800.

Median household income in Kenosha is $68,532 compared to $90,521 in Sun Prairie (-24.3%). While Sun Prairie 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 18.2% in Sun Prairie.