Menasha, WI vs Sheboygan, WI

Menasha, WI and Sheboygan, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.5% difference in their overall index. Menasha scores 73 while Sheboygan scores 72 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Menasha is $866/month compared to $874/month in Sheboygan — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Menasha has cheaper rent, Sheboygan actually has lower median home values ($165,200 vs $169,200).

Median household income in Menasha is $64,392 compared to $62,953 in Sheboygan (+2.3%). While Menasha is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Menasha spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 16.7% in Sheboygan.