Sauk City, WI vs Sturgeon Bay, WI

Sturgeon Bay is moderately more affordable than Sauk City, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Sauk City scores 89 compared to 81 for Sturgeon Bay, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sauk City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sauk City is $1,105/month compared to $1,011/month in Sturgeon Bay — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sturgeon Bay is more affordable at $217,600 median vs $269,500.

Median household income in Sauk City is $82,813 compared to $56,882 in Sturgeon Bay (+45.6%). While Sauk City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sauk City spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 21.3% in Sturgeon Bay.