Cost of Living in Union Grove, WI

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Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
4%
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 Union Grove Wisconsin National
Cost of living10096100
Groceries9699100
Health care10098100
Housing10489100
Transportation9798100
Utilities98101100
Lifestyle & Entertainment10198100
Household Items9899100
Education & Childcare10098100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Union Grove is 5% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • The cost of living in Union Grove is equal to the national average
  • Union Grove housing is 4% 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$139,287$11,607$3,250$4,179
      Renters$92,091$7,674$2,149$2,763
      The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in Union Grove, 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 Union Grove, homeowners have a median income of $139,287. Using that number, a maximum of $3,250 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $92,091, which means there is a maximum of $2,149 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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      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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