St. Francis, WI vs Thiensville, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Francis is 21.3% cheaper than Thiensville. With a cost index of 78 vs 99, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Francis to Thiensville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Francis is $893/month compared to $1,218/month in Thiensville — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Francis is more affordable at $207,200 median vs $342,800.

Median household income in St. Francis is $58,490 compared to $93,208 in Thiensville (-37.2%). While Thiensville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Francis spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Thiensville.