Mount Pleasant, WI vs Port Washington, WI

Mount Pleasant, WI and Port Washington, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.1% difference in their overall index. Mount Pleasant scores 87 while Port Washington scores 87 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Mount Pleasant is $1,045/month compared to $1,021/month in Port Washington — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Port Washington has cheaper rent, Mount Pleasant actually has lower median home values ($269,900 vs $276,000).

Median household income in Mount Pleasant is $90,189 compared to $81,582 in Port Washington (+10.6%). While Mount Pleasant is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mount Pleasant spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in Port Washington.