Onalaska, WI vs Sheboygan Falls, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Sheboygan Falls is 17.5% cheaper than Onalaska. With a cost index of 75 vs 88, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Sheboygan Falls to Onalaska should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Onalaska is $1,096/month compared to $861/month in Sheboygan Falls — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sheboygan Falls is more affordable at $205,400 median vs $279,100.

Median household income in Onalaska is $84,898 compared to $68,264 in Sheboygan Falls (+24.4%). 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 Onalaska spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Sheboygan Falls.