New London, WI vs Onalaska, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. New London is 19.1% cheaper than Onalaska. With a cost index of 71 vs 88, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from New London to Onalaska should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in New London is $822/month compared to $1,096/month in Onalaska — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New London is more affordable at $162,800 median vs $279,100.

Median household income in New London is $61,447 compared to $84,898 in Onalaska (-27.6%). While Onalaska 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 London spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Onalaska.