Lake Delton, WI vs Portage, WI

Lake Delton, WI and Portage, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.9% difference in their overall index. Lake Delton scores 75 while Portage scores 78 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake Delton is $980/month compared to $963/month in Portage — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Portage has cheaper rent, Lake Delton actually has lower median home values ($144,100 vs $187,300).

Median household income in Lake Delton is $42,386 compared to $62,785 in Portage (-32.5%). While Portage is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake Delton spend roughly 27.7% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in Portage.