Mauston, WI vs Port Washington, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Mauston is 20.5% cheaper than Port Washington. With a cost index of 69 vs 87, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Mauston to Port Washington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Mauston is $830/month compared to $1,021/month in Port Washington — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mauston is more affordable at $135,600 median vs $276,000.

Median household income in Mauston is $60,174 compared to $81,582 in Port Washington (-26.2%). While Port Washington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mauston spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Port Washington.