Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Kenosha, WI
VS
Tracy, CA
🏆 Kenosha leads 14 of 22 categories
Kenosha
Wisconsin
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$64,963
Violent Crime Index
75 ✓ Safer
Population
99,493 ✓ Larger
Tracy
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$111,717 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
79
Population
94,027
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Kenosha, WI
Pros
Homes cost $423k less ($194,400 vs $617,300)
Rent averages $1083/mo less ($1,079 vs $2,162)
Commutes run 19 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 93°F
More college-educated — 27.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Smaller class sizes — 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Tracy by $46,754/yr
Tracy, CA
Pros
Households earn $46,754 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 57°F vs 31°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $617,300
Higher rents — median is $2,162/mo
Longer commutes — 43.5 min average each way
Cost of living runs 5% higher than Kenosha
Key Differences at a Glance
Kenosha
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 102.6 vs 107.4 (100 = US avg)
Kenosha
Violent Crime
5% lower
285.7 vs 301.4 per 100k
Kenosha
Median Home Value
$423k less
$194,400 vs $617,300
Tracy
Median Income
$46,754
$111,717 vs $64,963/yr
Tracy
Summer Heat
9.4°F warmer
July avg high 93.2°F vs 83.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Kenosha, WI | Tracy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 107.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $194,400 ✓ Lower | $617,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,079 ✓ Lower | $2,162⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $64,963 | $111,717 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High | 5.4%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.1 min ✓ Shorter | 43.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 6.4% | 11.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 62 ✓ Safer | 78 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 75 ✓ Safer | 79 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 41 ✓ Safer | 76 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (99) ✓ Better | C- (71) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.7:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.5% ✓ Higher | 24.4% |
| High School or Higher | 89.3% ✓ Higher | 83.9% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Kenosha School District | Jefferson Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 31.3°F | 57.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.8°F | 93.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.2" | 12.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 36.2" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 99,493 ✓ Larger | 94,027 |
| Median Age | 36.3 ✓ Older | 34.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.7% | 64.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.7% | 26.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.5% ✓ More | 9.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenosha's cost of living index is 102.6 vs Tracy's 107.4 (US average = 100).
Kenosha is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Kenosha leads 14 of 22 categories. Kenosha wins 14 and Tracy wins 8. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Kenosha to Tracy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($194,400 vs $617,300 median home), income ($64,963 vs $111,717), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Kenosha, WI and Tracy, CA are about 1,792 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.