Onalaska, WI vs Sheboygan, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Sheboygan is 22.2% cheaper than Onalaska. With a cost index of 72 vs 88, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Sheboygan 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 $874/month in Sheboygan — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sheboygan is more affordable at $165,200 median vs $279,100.

Median household income in Onalaska is $84,898 compared to $62,953 in Sheboygan (+34.9%). 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, less than the 16.7% in Sheboygan.