Neenah, WI vs Sturgeon Bay, WI

Neenah is moderately more affordable than Sturgeon Bay, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Neenah scores 77 compared to 81 for Sturgeon Bay, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sturgeon Bay can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Neenah is $970/month compared to $1,011/month in Sturgeon Bay — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Neenah is more affordable at $194,700 median vs $217,600.

Median household income in Neenah is $73,880 compared to $56,882 in Sturgeon Bay (+29.9%). Neenah offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Neenah spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.3% in Sturgeon Bay.