Cost of Living in Mukwonago, WI

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6%
Overall NAT. AVG.
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Groceries NAT. AVG.
27%
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 Mukwonago Wisconsin National
Cost of living10696100
Groceries10099100
Health care9798100
Housing12789100
Transportation9498100
Utilities101101100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9598100
Household Items10199100
Education & Childcare9498100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Mukwonago is 11% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • The cost of living in Mukwonago is 6% higher than the national average
  • Mukwonago housing is 27% 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$149,529$12,461$3,489$4,486
      Renters$64,104$5,342$1,496$1,923
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Mukwonago, WI, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Mukwonago homeowners, is $149,529. This would allow for a maximum of $3,489 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $64,104 which would result in a maximum of $1,496 to be spent on rental costs.

      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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      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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