Verona, WI vs Wind Lake, WI

Wind Lake is moderately more affordable than Verona, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Verona scores 109 compared to 98 for Wind Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Verona can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Verona is $1,462/month compared to $1,158/month in Wind Lake — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wind Lake is more affordable at $357,500 median vs $382,800.

Median household income in Verona is $119,148 compared to $100,306 in Wind Lake (+18.8%). While Verona is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Verona spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Wind Lake.