Menomonee Falls, WI vs Pewaukee, WI

Menomonee Falls is moderately more affordable than Pewaukee, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Menomonee Falls scores 100 compared to 114 for Pewaukee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pewaukee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Menomonee Falls is $1,257/month compared to $1,485/month in Pewaukee — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Menomonee Falls is more affordable at $341,600 median vs $434,700.

Median household income in Menomonee Falls is $98,460 compared to $112,093 in Pewaukee (-12.2%). The higher salaries in Pewaukee partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Menomonee Falls spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 15.9% in Pewaukee.