Mount Pleasant, WI vs Sussex, WI

Mount Pleasant is moderately more affordable than Sussex, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Mount Pleasant scores 87 compared to 102 for Sussex, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sussex can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mount Pleasant is $1,045/month compared to $1,231/month in Sussex — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mount Pleasant is more affordable at $269,900 median vs $384,900.

Median household income in Mount Pleasant is $90,189 compared to $112,031 in Sussex (-19.5%). While Sussex 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, more than the 13.2% in Sussex.