New Berlin, WI vs South Milwaukee, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. South Milwaukee is 27.3% cheaper than New Berlin. With a cost index of 82 vs 104, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from South Milwaukee to New Berlin should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in New Berlin is $1,409/month compared to $1,014/month in South Milwaukee — a 39% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Milwaukee is more affordable at $216,400 median vs $343,500.

Median household income in New Berlin is $97,414 compared to $70,146 in South Milwaukee (+38.9%). While New Berlin 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 17.3% in South Milwaukee.