Cost of Living in Wisconsin
The cost of living in Wisconsin is 2% lower than the national average
| Cost of Living in Wisconsin | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|
| Housing (Buy and Rent) | 11% lower |
| Utilities (Monthly) | 3% higher |
| Food | 0% |
| Healthcare | 10% higher |
| Transportation | - |
| Goods & Services | 2% higher |
Summary
The cost of living in Wisconsin is 2% lower than the national average. Housing is 11% lower than the national average, while utilities are 3% higher. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 0% than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 2% higher.
Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 10% higher in Wisconsin compared to the national average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 2% higher.
The Cost of Living in Wisconsin Largest Cities Compared to the National Average
This is how much pricier or cheaper it is to live in Wisconsin’s 9 largest cities compared to the national average.
The cost of living in Wisconsin varies depending on the city you live in. The priciest city in Wisconsin is Sturgeon Bay, where the cost of living is 28% higher compared to the state average and 26% higher than in the rest of the U.S. The cheapest major city in Wisconsin is Marshfield, with a cost of living 12% lower below the state average and 13% lower than the national average.
| City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon Bay, WI | 28% higher | 26% higher |
| Madison, WI | 6% higher | 4% higher |
| Milwaukee, WI | 2% higher | 1% higher |
| Eau Claire, WI | 1% lower | 2% lower |
| Janesville, WI | 1% lower | 3% lower |
| Wausau, WI | 7% lower | 8% lower |
| Green Bay, WI | 7% lower | 8% lower |
| Fond Du Lac, WI | 8% lower | 10% lower |
| Marshfield, WI | 12% lower | 13% lower |