Cost Of Living in Lake Wisconsin, WI

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19%

Overall NAT. AVG.

1%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

66%

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	Lake Wisconsin	Wisconsin	National
Cost of living	119	96	100
Groceries	99	99	100
Health care	97	98	100
Housing	166	89	100
Transportation	96	98	100
Utilities	105	101	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	100	98	100
Household Items	96	99	100
Education & Childcare	103	98	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Lake Wisconsin is 25% higher than the Wisconsin average
The cost of living in Lake Wisconsin is 19% higher than the national average
Lake Wisconsin housing is 66% higher 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	$151,523	$12,627	$3,535	$4,546
Renters	$79,880	$6,657	$1,864	$2,397

The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Lake Wisconsin, 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 Lake Wisconsin, homeowners have a median income of $151,523. Using that number, a maximum of $3,535 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $79,880, which means there is a maximum of $1,864 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%

Nearby cities with low cost of living

City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Bluffview, WI	746	77	22.6%
North Freedom, WI	668	90	9.7%
Pardeeville, WI	2,114	94	6.5%
Portage, WI	10,657	94	6.4%
Baraboo, WI	12,549	95	5.3%
Lake Wisconsin, WI	4,736	119	19.4%

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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Hawaiian Beaches, HI	4,735	122	21.9%
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Lake Wisconsin, WI	4,736	119	19.4%