Middleton, WI vs Pewaukee, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Pewaukee is 19.2% cheaper than Middleton. With a cost index of 94 vs 112, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Pewaukee to Middleton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Middleton is $1,357/month compared to $1,281/month in Pewaukee — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pewaukee is more affordable at $266,300 median vs $457,400.

Median household income in Middleton is $85,526 compared to $62,380 in Pewaukee (+37.1%). While Middleton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Middleton spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in Pewaukee.