Oconto, WI vs Port Washington, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Oconto is 23.2% cheaper than Port Washington. With a cost index of 67 vs 87, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Oconto to Port Washington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Oconto is $780/month compared to $1,021/month in Port Washington — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oconto is more affordable at $133,900 median vs $276,000.

Median household income in Oconto is $62,704 compared to $81,582 in Port Washington (-23.1%). The higher salaries in Port Washington partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Oconto spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in Port Washington.