West Allis, WI

Yes — everyday expenses in West Allis run about 10% below the US average (Cost Index: 90). Housing is especially affordable: the median home is valued around $263,439, compared to the $303,400 national median. Monthly rent is typically around $1,012, versus $1,348 nationally.

Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $1,012, while local median household income is $69,685. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 17% before utilities and other costs. For a specific job offer, filing status, or take-home pay scenario, use salary.city.

Wisconsin has a progressive state income tax with a top rate of 7.65%. The effective property tax rate is 1.76%. On a home worth $263,439, that translates to roughly $4,637 per year in property taxes. Sales tax (state + local) averages around 5.44% on everyday purchases.

The typical monthly rent in West Allis is around $1,012. That's roughly 25% lower than the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $263,439, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.

The median home in West Allis is valued at $263,439. With 20% down and a 6.5% mortgage rate, you'd be looking at roughly $1,332/month for principal and interest alone — before property taxes and insurance. About 55% of residents here own their homes.

Grocery prices in West Allis are more affordable compared to the rest of the US (index: 94, where 100 is the national average). Utility bills (electricity, gas, water) are about typical (index: 92). Overall, these everyday costs shouldn't cause major surprises if you're moving from another similarly-sized US city.

West Allis is a smaller city with a population of about 59,588. The median age of residents is 39, which is close to the national median. The local poverty rate is 10.53%, near the national average of 12.4%.