2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Mequon, WI vs Sun Prairie, WI

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Is it cheaper to live in Sun Prairie or is it cheaper to live in Mequon?
- Sun Prairie is 3.5% less expensive than Mequon.

Which city has more affordable housing, Sun Prairie or Mequon?
- Sun Prairie housing costs are 34.3% less expensive than Mequon housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Mequon or is Health Care more affordable in Sun Prairie.
- Health related expenses are 6.6% less in Sun Prairie.
 Mequon, WISun Prairie, WIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock103.4100
 Food & Groceries102.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.9100
 Housing163.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$359,400$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock87.2100
 Miscellaneous136.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Mequon    1 Reviews

After reading one of the negative reviews about Milwaukee, I felt I needed to respond. The writer said the schools were bad. Obviously, he is referring to the "inner  More

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Reviews for Sun Prairie    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I love it here, the weather is absolutely fantastic if you like freezing your toes off.  More

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Typically cold winters, lots of snow. Summers are typically pleasant, but can be high humidity. Poor Air Quality year round. Mild spring and fall Summer can have  More

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Over 14 years ago

Crime is very low, I seldom feel like I have to lock my car or even my house. The schools here are pretty good, and have no tolerance for bullies (so if you have any,  More

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