Rosendale, WI vs Walworth, WI

Rosendale is moderately more affordable than Walworth, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Rosendale scores 72 compared to 83 for Walworth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Walworth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Rosendale is $625/month compared to $965/month in Walworth — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rosendale is more affordable at $246,100 median vs $254,400.

Median household income in Rosendale is $91,844 compared to $64,125 in Walworth (+43.2%). Rosendale offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Rosendale spend roughly 8.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in Walworth.