Waunakee, WI vs Wind Lake, WI

Wind Lake is moderately more affordable than Waunakee, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Waunakee scores 111 compared to 98 for Wind Lake, 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 Waunakee is $1,236/month compared to $1,158/month in Wind Lake — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wind Lake is more affordable at $357,500 median vs $490,300.

Median household income in Waunakee is $128,750 compared to $100,306 in Wind Lake (+28.4%). 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 Waunakee spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, less than the 13.9% in Wind Lake.