Lake Delton, WI vs St. Francis, WI

Lake Delton, WI and St. Francis, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.1% difference in their overall index. Lake Delton scores 75 while St. Francis 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 $893/month in St. Francis — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Francis has cheaper rent, Lake Delton actually has lower median home values ($144,100 vs $207,200).

Median household income in Lake Delton is $42,386 compared to $58,490 in St. Francis (-27.5%). While St. Francis 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 18.3% in St. Francis.