Watertown, WI vs Windsor, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Watertown is 22.5% cheaper than Windsor. With a cost index of 82 vs 106, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Watertown to Windsor should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Watertown is $1,061/month compared to $1,322/month in Windsor — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Watertown is more affordable at $211,500 median vs $399,900.

Median household income in Watertown is $68,333 compared to $115,111 in Windsor (-40.6%). While Windsor is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Watertown spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Windsor.