2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 221 cities in Wisconsin.
Average median home value across Wisconsin cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Wisconsin.
COL index 95.6 vs. national average of 100. Your dollar goes further here.
Quick look at the cost extremes across Wisconsin.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shorewood Hills | 148.6 | Very Expensive | $913,200 | N/A |
| 2 | River Hills | 130.4 | Very Expensive | $670,200 | N/A |
| 3 | Summit | 118.4 | Expensive | $510,200 | N/A |
| 4 | Richfield | 114.3 | Expensive | $456,500 | N/A |
| 5 | Lake Wisconsin CDP | 111.7 | Expensive | $421,500 | N/A |
| 6 | Brookfield | 111.5 | Expensive | $419,300 | N/A |
| 7 | Fox Point | 111.2 | Expensive | $414,900 | N/A |
| 8 | Vernon | 111.0 | Expensive | $412,600 | N/A |
| 9 | Windsor | 110.1 | Expensive | $399,900 | N/A |
| 10 | Williams Bay | 109.9 | Moderate | $397,600 | N/A |
| 11 | Dyckesville CDP | 109.8 | Moderate | $396,300 | N/A |
| 12 | Monona | 109.3 | Moderate | $390,400 | N/A |
| 13 | Fitchburg | 109.3 | Moderate | $389,400 | N/A |
| 14 | Tichigan CDP | 109.1 | Moderate | $386,600 | N/A |
| 15 | Verona | 108.8 | Moderate | $382,800 | N/A |
| 16 | Waukesha | 108.2 | Moderate | $375,700 | N/A |
| 17 | Kohler | 107.8 | Moderate | $369,300 | N/A |
| 18 | McFarland | 107.3 | Moderate | $363,400 | N/A |
| 19 | Yorkville | 107.1 | Moderate | $360,100 | N/A |
| 20 | Wind Lake CDP | 106.9 | Moderate | $357,500 | N/A |
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States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.
RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources