Port Washington, WI vs Sun Prairie, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Port Washington is 15.5% cheaper than Sun Prairie. With a cost index of 87 vs 103, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Port Washington to Sun Prairie should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Port Washington is $1,021/month compared to $1,374/month in Sun Prairie — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Port Washington is more affordable at $276,000 median vs $339,800.

Median household income in Port Washington is $81,582 compared to $90,521 in Sun Prairie (-9.9%). The higher salaries in Sun Prairie partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Port Washington spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Sun Prairie.