Lake Wissota, WI vs Windsor, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Lake Wissota is 16.1% cheaper than Windsor. With a cost index of 89 vs 106, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Lake Wissota to Windsor should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake Wissota is $1,029/month compared to $1,322/month in Windsor — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lake Wissota is more affordable at $318,300 median vs $399,900.

Median household income in Lake Wissota is $101,445 compared to $115,111 in Windsor (-11.9%). The higher salaries in Windsor partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake Wissota spend roughly 12.2% of their income on rent, less than the 13.8% in Windsor.