Sturgeon Bay, WI vs Yorkville, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Sturgeon Bay is 15.1% cheaper than Yorkville. With a cost index of 81 vs 96, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Sturgeon Bay to Yorkville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Sturgeon Bay is $1,011/month compared to $1,091/month in Yorkville — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sturgeon Bay is more affordable at $217,600 median vs $360,100.

Median household income in Sturgeon Bay is $56,882 compared to $109,643 in Yorkville (-48.1%). While Yorkville 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 11.9% in Yorkville.