Cost of Living in Wisconsin
Prices in Wisconsin (First-Level Administrative Unit in United States)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Madison - 65 contributors in the past 12 months
Milwaukee - 60 contributors
Appleton - 17 contributors
Green Bay - 15 contributors
Eau Claire - 13 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 17.98 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 63.40 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10.41 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.75 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.95 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.98 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.50 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.97 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.88 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.87 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.01 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.99 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.27 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.46 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.85 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.20 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.65 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.85 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.14 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.10 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.32 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.07 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.96 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 13.66 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.91 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.13 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 10.21 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.01 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 58.65 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.65 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.23 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.11 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.79 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 32,080.06 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 25,810.89 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 190.07 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 53.78 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 75.01 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 45.59 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 15.96 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 12.80 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,550.08 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 24,450.62 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 54.68 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 43.25 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.60 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 105.83 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,365.37 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,120.23 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,204.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,877.62 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 204.93 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 197.04 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,875.08 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.49 |
Over the last 12 months, 1279 data points were contributed by 378 people of this region.
Last update: 24 November 2025
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