New Berlin, WI vs Pewaukee, WI

New Berlin is moderately more affordable than Pewaukee, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. New Berlin scores 104 compared to 114 for Pewaukee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pewaukee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Berlin is $1,409/month compared to $1,485/month in Pewaukee — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Berlin is more affordable at $343,500 median vs $434,700.

Median household income in New Berlin is $97,414 compared to $112,093 in Pewaukee (-13.1%). While Pewaukee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Berlin spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Pewaukee.