Menomonee Falls, WI vs South Milwaukee, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. South Milwaukee is 21.5% cheaper than Menomonee Falls. With a cost index of 82 vs 100, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from South Milwaukee to Menomonee Falls should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Menomonee Falls is $1,257/month compared to $1,014/month in South Milwaukee — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Milwaukee is more affordable at $216,400 median vs $341,600.

Median household income in Menomonee Falls is $98,460 compared to $70,146 in South Milwaukee (+40.4%). While Menomonee Falls is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Menomonee Falls spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in South Milwaukee.