Sturgeon Bay, WI vs Wrightstown, WI

Sturgeon Bay is moderately more affordable than Wrightstown, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Sturgeon Bay scores 81 compared to 93 for Wrightstown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wrightstown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sturgeon Bay is $1,011/month compared to $1,266/month in Wrightstown — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sturgeon Bay is more affordable at $217,600 median vs $274,800.

Median household income in Sturgeon Bay is $56,882 compared to $100,769 in Wrightstown (-43.6%). While Wrightstown 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 15.1% in Wrightstown.