Lake Delton, WI vs Sturgeon Bay, WI

Lake Delton is moderately more affordable than Sturgeon Bay, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Lake Delton scores 75 compared to 81 for Sturgeon Bay, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sturgeon Bay 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 $1,011/month in Sturgeon Bay — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lake Delton is more affordable at $144,100 median vs $217,600.

Median household income in Lake Delton is $42,386 compared to $56,882 in Sturgeon Bay (-25.5%). While Sturgeon Bay 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 21.3% in Sturgeon Bay.