New Glarus, WI vs Sturtevant, WI

Sturtevant is moderately more affordable than New Glarus, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. New Glarus scores 85 compared to 79 for Sturtevant, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Glarus can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Glarus is $968/month compared to $896/month in Sturtevant — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sturtevant is more affordable at $231,000 median vs $267,600.

Median household income in New Glarus is $98,224 compared to $84,479 in Sturtevant (+16.3%). While New Glarus 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 Glarus spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, less than the 12.7% in Sturtevant.