Lake Delton, WI vs Reedsburg, WI

Lake Delton is moderately more affordable than Reedsburg, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Lake Delton scores 75 compared to 79 for Reedsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Reedsburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake Delton is $980/month compared to $944/month in Reedsburg — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Reedsburg has cheaper rent, Lake Delton actually has lower median home values ($144,100 vs $218,300).

Median household income in Lake Delton is $42,386 compared to $71,991 in Reedsburg (-41.1%). While Reedsburg 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 15.7% in Reedsburg.