Port Washington, WI vs Prairie du Sac, WI

Port Washington is moderately more affordable than Prairie du Sac, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Port Washington scores 87 compared to 94 for Prairie du Sac, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Prairie du Sac can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Port Washington is $1,021/month compared to $1,138/month in Prairie du Sac — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Port Washington is more affordable at $276,000 median vs $319,200.

Median household income in Port Washington is $81,582 compared to $92,672 in Prairie du Sac (-12%). While Prairie du Sac is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Port Washington spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, more than the 14.7% in Prairie du Sac.