Mequon, WI vs Sturgeon Bay, WI

The cost of living difference between Mequon, WI and Sturgeon Bay, WI is dramatic. Sturgeon Bay is 74.5% cheaper than Mequon, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Mequon has a cost index of 142 while Sturgeon Bay sits at 81, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Mequon is $2,271/month compared to $1,011/month in Sturgeon Bay — a 125% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sturgeon Bay is more affordable at $217,600 median vs $485,300.

Median household income in Mequon is $147,391 compared to $56,882 in Sturgeon Bay (+159.1%). While Mequon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mequon spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, less than the 21.3% in Sturgeon Bay.