Middleton, WI vs Somers, WI

Somers is moderately more affordable than Middleton, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Middleton scores 112 compared to 101 for Somers, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Middleton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Middleton is $1,357/month compared to $1,400/month in Somers — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Middleton has cheaper rent, Somers actually has lower median home values ($287,800 vs $457,400).

Median household income in Middleton is $85,526 compared to $78,068 in Somers (+9.6%). The higher salaries in Middleton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Middleton spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in Somers.