Lake Delton, WI vs Spring Valley, WI

Lake Delton, WI and Spring Valley, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.4% difference in their overall index. Lake Delton scores 75 while Spring Valley scores 79 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 $869/month in Spring Valley — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Spring Valley has cheaper rent, Lake Delton actually has lower median home values ($144,100 vs $191,500).

Median household income in Lake Delton is $42,386 compared to $65,893 in Spring Valley (-35.7%). While Spring Valley 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 15.8% in Spring Valley.