Cost of Living in Wisconsin (WI)
Compare costs across 10 Wisconsin cities. From home services to salaries, see how WI stacks up against the national average.
10
Cities
89
Avg Cost Index
$50K
Avg Income
📊 Wisconsin Highlights: Most affordable city: Oshkosh (index 84). Most expensive: Madison (index 104). The gap between cheapest and most expensive is 20 index points.
Cheapest and Most Expensive Cities in Wisconsin
| City | Population | Cost Index | Median Income | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 577K | 91 | $43K | large |
| Madison | 270K | 104 | $68K | mid |
| Green Bay | 107K | 88 | $47K | small |
| Kenosha | 100K | 92 | $52K | small |
| Racine | 78K | 86 | $42K | small |
| Appleton | 76K | 90 | $56K | small |
| Eau Claire | 69K | 86 | $46K | small |
| Oshkosh | 67K | 84 | $47K | small |
| Janesville | 66K | 86 | $53K | small |
| La Crosse | 53K | 84 | $42K | small |