Racine, WI vs Sheboygan, WI

Sheboygan is moderately more affordable than Racine, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Racine scores 76 compared to 72 for Sheboygan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Racine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Racine is $983/month compared to $874/month in Sheboygan — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sheboygan has cheaper rent, Racine actually has lower median home values ($158,100 vs $165,200).

Median household income in Racine is $55,705 compared to $62,953 in Sheboygan (-11.5%). Sheboygan offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Racine spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Sheboygan.