Poplar, WI vs Port Edwards, WI

Port Edwards is moderately more affordable than Poplar, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Poplar scores 81 compared to 71 for Port Edwards, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Poplar can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Poplar is $1,125/month compared to $866/month in Port Edwards — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Port Edwards is more affordable at $140,900 median vs $197,400.

Median household income in Poplar is $92,188 compared to $73,625 in Port Edwards (+25.2%). While Poplar is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Poplar spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Port Edwards.