Is it expensive to live in Wisconsin?

Compared to the rest of the country, Wisconsin's cost of living is 10.1% lower than the U.S. average..

What are the schools like in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin public schools spend $12,534 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 17 students per teacher in Wisconsin.

What is the weather like in Wisconsin?

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the state of Wisconsin, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

What is the economy like in Wisconsin?

The unemployment rate in Wisconsin is 4.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Wisconsin jobs have increased by 0.8%.

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About Wisconsin

Wisconsin is known for its beautiful lakes, great fishing spots and abundance of recreational activities like boating and canoeing. It’s also home to some of America’s best cheese , great breweries and wineries.

Location Details

State: Wisconsin
County: Milwaukee, Dane, 72 total
Metro Area: Milwaukee-Waukesha, Madison, 23 total
City: Milwaukee, Madison, 1734 total

Zip Codes: 53215, 54601, 53511, 53711, 53209, 53704, 54115, 54703, 54956, 54915, 781 total
Cost of Living: -10.1% lower

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Wisconsin Cost of Living

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$244,100

Median Home Price

-38.5% lower than avg

$67,080

Median Income

-2.9% lower than avg

$856 /mo

Monthly rent (2br)

-34.1% lower than avg

89.9 / 100
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Wisconsin Crime

28.2 / 100

Property Crime

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4

19.4 / 100
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To live comfortably in Wisconsin, Wisconsin

$46,800

for a family

$33,200

for a single person

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Dave · Sussex, WI

Village of Sussex

Over 9 years ago

The village is a very nice place to live,although it could be expensive depending on where you live.It has a nice family atmosphere. You're only three phone calls away More

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Francis · Oconomowoc, WI

Recreation

Over 10 years ago

There are many options for recreation in all 4 More

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gerri · La Crosse, WI

why i like wisconsin, why i don't like wisconsin

Over 11 years ago

wisconsin to me is a very friendly state. actually people are a little too friendly most of the time..... they kind of get in your business a little too much for my More

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