State guide
Cost of living in Wisconsin
2 Wisconsin cities in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 3.8% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 5.7%.
Cities covered
2
Median rent
$1,516/mo
Median est. cost
$3,851/mo
State income tax
≈3.8%
Standouts in Wisconsin
Cheapest
Milwaukee, WI
$3,720/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Madison, WI
Fit 73
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Madison, WI
Safety 83
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Madison, WI
Jobs 84
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Madison, WI
198 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
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