Cost of Living in Jefferson, WI

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4%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
10%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Jefferson Wisconsin National
Cost of living9696100
Groceries9899100
Health care9798100
Housing9089100
Transportation10098100
Utilities99101100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9698100
Household Items9699100
Education & Childcare10298100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Jefferson is equal to the Wisconsin average
  • The cost of living in Jefferson is 4% lower than the national average
  • Jefferson housing is 10% lower than the national average
  • Wisconsin general sales tax is 2% lower than the national average
  • Wisconsin state income tax is 36% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$109,105$9,092$2,546$3,273
      Renters$60,097$5,008$1,402$1,803
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Jefferson, WI, as well as what the overall cost of living might be. Generally, a good rule to follow is that the debt-to-income (DTI) level you want to maintain is 28 percent or less of your income on your rent or mortgage payments and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses and debts. In Jefferson, homeowners have a median income of $109,105. Using that number, a maximum of $2,546 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $60,097, which means there is a maximum of $1,402 to be spent on the costs of renting a home or apartment.

      Wisconsin Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Wisconsin 5% 6.75%

      Wisconsin Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Wisconsin 3.54% 7.65%

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      Jefferson, WI8,237964.4%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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