Shorewood, WI vs Wind Lake, WI

Wind Lake is moderately more affordable than Shorewood, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Shorewood scores 107 compared to 98 for Wind Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Shorewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Shorewood is $1,291/month compared to $1,158/month in Wind Lake — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wind Lake is more affordable at $357,500 median vs $423,600.

Median household income in Shorewood is $89,135 compared to $100,306 in Wind Lake (-11.1%). Wind Lake offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Shorewood spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Wind Lake.