Salem Lakes, WI vs Wind Lake, WI

Salem Lakes is moderately more affordable than Wind Lake, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Salem Lakes scores 93 compared to 98 for Wind Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wind Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Salem Lakes is $1,132/month compared to $1,158/month in Wind Lake — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Salem Lakes is more affordable at $281,500 median vs $357,500.

Median household income in Salem Lakes is $94,554 compared to $100,306 in Wind Lake (-5.7%). While Wind Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Salem Lakes spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Wind Lake.