Plum City, WI vs Whitehall, WI

Whitehall is moderately more affordable than Plum City, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Plum City scores 74 compared to 67 for Whitehall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Plum City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Plum City is $788/month compared to $750/month in Whitehall — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Whitehall is more affordable at $136,900 median vs $164,600.

Median household income in Plum City is $58,750 compared to $59,321 in Whitehall (-1%). Whitehall offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Plum City spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Whitehall.