Kohler, WI vs Lake Mills, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lake Mills is 16.2% cheaper than Kohler. With a cost index of 89 vs 104, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lake Mills to Kohler should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Kohler is $1,375/month compared to $1,095/month in Lake Mills — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lake Mills is more affordable at $282,400 median vs $369,300.

Median household income in Kohler is $135,688 compared to $87,039 in Lake Mills (+55.9%). While Kohler is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kohler spend roughly 12.2% of their income on rent, less than the 15.1% in Lake Mills.