Cost Of Living in West Milwaukee, WI

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8%

Overall NAT. AVG.

0%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

21%

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	West Milwaukee	Wisconsin	National
Cost of living	92	96	100
Groceries	100	99	100
Health care	97	98	100
Housing	79	89	100
Transportation	95	98	100
Utilities	100	101	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	93	98	100
Household Items	96	99	100
Education & Childcare	96	98	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in West Milwaukee is 4% lower than the Wisconsin average
The cost of living in West Milwaukee is 8% lower than the national average
West Milwaukee housing is 21% 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	$86,268	$7,189	$2,013	$2,588
Renters	$55,665	$4,639	$1,299	$1,670

The percentage of monthly income spent on housing related expenses can help predict the affordability of housing in West Milwaukee, 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 West Milwaukee, homeowners have a median income of $86,268. Using that number, a maximum of $2,013 per month should be allocated to housing expenses. For those who are renting instead of owning, the median income is $55,665, which means there is a maximum of $1,299 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.
Milwaukee, WI	605,531	93	7.2%
Lannon, WI	1,221	94	6.0%
St. Francis, WI	9,923	95	4.9%
West Allis, WI	61,432	93	6.8%
Cudahy, WI	18,834	94	5.6%
West Milwaukee, WI	4,258	92	8.3%

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Forest Oaks, NC	4,258	118	17.8%
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West Milwaukee, WI	4,258	92	8.3%