Sun Prairie, WI vs Waunakee, WI

Sun Prairie is moderately more affordable than Waunakee, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Sun Prairie scores 103 compared to 111 for Waunakee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waunakee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sun Prairie is $1,374/month compared to $1,236/month in Waunakee — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Waunakee has cheaper rent, Sun Prairie actually has lower median home values ($339,800 vs $490,300).

Median household income in Sun Prairie is $90,521 compared to $128,750 in Waunakee (-29.7%). While Waunakee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sun Prairie spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.5% in Waunakee.