Sturgeon Bay, WI vs Thiensville, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Sturgeon Bay is 17.3% cheaper than Thiensville. With a cost index of 81 vs 99, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Sturgeon Bay to Thiensville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Sturgeon Bay is $1,011/month compared to $1,218/month in Thiensville — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sturgeon Bay is more affordable at $217,600 median vs $342,800.

Median household income in Sturgeon Bay is $56,882 compared to $93,208 in Thiensville (-39%). 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 Sturgeon Bay spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Thiensville.