Onalaska, WI vs Sturtevant, WI

Sturtevant is moderately more affordable than Onalaska, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Onalaska scores 88 compared to 79 for Sturtevant, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Onalaska can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Onalaska is $1,096/month compared to $896/month in Sturtevant — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sturtevant is more affordable at $231,000 median vs $279,100.

Median household income in Onalaska is $84,898 compared to $84,479 in Sturtevant (+0.5%). Onalaska does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Onalaska spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Sturtevant.