Cost of Living in Wisconsin
The cost of living in Wisconsin is 3% higher than the national average
| Cost of Living in Wisconsin | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|
| Housing (Buy and Rent) | 1% lower |
| Utilities (Monthly) | 6% lower |
| Food | 1% lower |
| Healthcare | 0% |
| Transportation | 1% higher |
| Goods & Services | 11% higher |
Summary
The cost of living in Wisconsin is 3% higher than the national average. Housing is 1% lower than the national average, while utilities are 6% lower. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 1% lower than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 11% higher.
Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 0% in Wisconsin compared to the national average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 11% 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 10 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 18% higher compared to the state average and 22% higher than in the rest of the U.S. The cheapest major city in Wisconsin is Fond Du Lac, with a cost of living 13% lower below the state average and 10% lower than the national average.
| City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon Bay, WI | 18% higher | 22% higher |
| Marshfield, WI | 11% higher | 14% higher |
| Madison, WI | 1% higher | 5% higher |
| Appleton, WI | 2% lower | 1% higher |
| Milwaukee, WI | 3% lower | 0% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 4% lower | 1% lower |
| Janesville, WI | 7% lower | 4% lower |
| Wausau, WI | 11% lower | 8% lower |
| Green Bay, WI | 12% lower | 10% lower |
| Fond Du Lac, WI | 13% lower | 10% lower |