Cost of Living in Wisconsin
Cost of Living in Wisconsin | Compared to National Average |
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Housing (Buy and Rent) | 11% lower |
Utilities (Monthly) | 1% higher |
Food | 0% |
Healthcare | 9% higher |
Transportation | 1% lower |
Goods & Services | 2% higher |
The cost of living in Wisconsin is 2% lower than the national average. Housing is 11% lower than the national average, while utilities are 1% 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 9% 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
City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
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Sturgeon Bay, WI | 25% higher | 22% higher |
Madison, WI | 7% higher | 5% higher |
Milwaukee, WI | 3% higher | 1% higher |
Eau Claire, WI | 1% higher | 2% lower |
Janesville, WI | 0% | 3% lower |
Wausau, WI | 6% lower | 8% lower |
Green Bay, WI | 6% lower | 8% lower |
Appleton, WI | 6% lower | 8% lower |
Fond Du Lac, WI | 7% lower | 9% lower |
Marshfield, WI | 11% lower | 13% lower |