Compare My CityCost of Living in Wisconsin
We track 13 metro areas in Wisconsin. The average of the 13 metros we track in Wisconsin is 94.3 on the BEA's overall price index — 5.7% below the US average of 100. Fond du Lac, WI is the least expensive at 91.6, while Kenosha, WI is the most expensive at 101.1. Figures reflect 2024 data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Metro areas in Wisconsin
| Metro | Overall RPP | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WI | 92.4 | −7.6% |
| Eau Claire, WI | 92.8 | −7.2% |
| Fond du Lac, WI | 91.6 | −8.4% |
| Green Bay, WI | 93.1 | −6.9% |
| Janesville, WI | 93.7 | −6.3% |
| Kenosha, WI | 101.1 | +1.1% |
| La Crosse, WI | 91.8 | −8.2% |
| Madison, WI | 97.3 | −2.7% |
| Milwaukee, WI | 96.9 | −3.1% |
| Oshkosh, WI | 92.9 | −7.1% |
| Racine, WI | 96.0 | −4.0% |
| Sheboygan, WI | 94.0 | −6.0% |
| Wausau, WI | 92.7 | −7.3% |