Milltown, WI vs New Glarus, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Milltown is 26.1% cheaper than New Glarus. With a cost index of 63 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Milltown to New Glarus should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Milltown is $672/month compared to $968/month in New Glarus — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Milltown is more affordable at $114,200 median vs $267,600.

Median household income in Milltown is $37,500 compared to $98,224 in New Glarus (-61.8%). While New Glarus is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Milltown spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, more than the 11.8% in New Glarus.