Sussex, WI vs West Bend, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. West Bend is 20.6% cheaper than Sussex. With a cost index of 85 vs 102, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from West Bend to Sussex should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Sussex is $1,231/month compared to $1,033/month in West Bend — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Bend is more affordable at $244,500 median vs $384,900.

Median household income in Sussex is $112,031 compared to $75,043 in West Bend (+49.3%). While Sussex is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Sussex spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.5% in West Bend.