Lake Mills, WI vs Menasha, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Menasha is 22.4% cheaper than Lake Mills. With a cost index of 73 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Menasha to Lake Mills should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake Mills is $1,095/month compared to $866/month in Menasha — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Menasha is more affordable at $169,200 median vs $282,400.

Median household income in Lake Mills is $87,039 compared to $64,392 in Menasha (+35.2%). While Lake Mills 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 Mills spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in Menasha.