Mosinee, WI vs Port Washington, WI

Mosinee is moderately more affordable than Port Washington, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Mosinee scores 76 compared to 87 for Port Washington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Washington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mosinee is $1,056/month compared to $1,021/month in Port Washington — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Port Washington has cheaper rent, Mosinee actually has lower median home values ($150,000 vs $276,000).

Median household income in Mosinee is $71,314 compared to $81,582 in Port Washington (-12.6%). The higher salaries in Port Washington partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Mosinee spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Port Washington.