McFarland, WI vs Thiensville, WI

Thiensville is moderately more affordable than McFarland, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. McFarland scores 107 compared to 99 for Thiensville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of McFarland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in McFarland is $1,447/month compared to $1,218/month in Thiensville — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Thiensville is more affordable at $342,800 median vs $363,400.

Median household income in McFarland is $93,810 compared to $93,208 in Thiensville (+0.6%). McFarland does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of McFarland spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Thiensville.