New London, WI vs Pleasant Prairie, WI

The cost of living difference between New London, WI and Pleasant Prairie, WI is dramatic. New London is 33.3% cheaper than Pleasant Prairie, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. New London has a cost index of 71 while Pleasant Prairie sits at 107, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in New London is $822/month compared to $1,446/month in Pleasant Prairie — a 43% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New London is more affordable at $162,800 median vs $336,300.

Median household income in New London is $61,447 compared to $103,903 in Pleasant Prairie (-40.9%). While Pleasant Prairie 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, less than the 16.7% in Pleasant Prairie.