Lake Geneva, WI vs Middleton, WI

Lake Geneva is moderately more affordable than Middleton, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Lake Geneva scores 97 compared to 112 for Middleton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Middleton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake Geneva is $1,250/month compared to $1,357/month in Middleton — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lake Geneva is more affordable at $323,000 median vs $457,400.

Median household income in Lake Geneva is $73,199 compared to $85,526 in Middleton (-14.4%). While Middleton 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 Geneva spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 19% in Middleton.