Most Affordable Cities in Wisconsin

Cost of living rankings for 158 cities in Wisconsin with uncapped home, rent, and income estimates. On average, Wisconsin is near the national average with a statewide average Cost Index of 107.

1 source baseline is past its update cadence — newer official vintage not reflected

Cheapest City

North Fond du Lac

Index: 79

Most Expensive

Elm Grove

Index: 166

State Average

107

National: 100

Cities Ranked

158

eligible statewide total

Wisconsin Affordability Ranking

Showing 151–158 of 158 eligible cities — 8 on this page. Page 4 of 4.

#	City	Index	Home Value	Rent	Income
151	Mequon	138	$659,897	$1,263	$144,051
152	Waunakee	138	$585,776	$2,076	$125,220
153	Verona	138	$593,445	$1,982	$119,606
154	Hartland	140	$672,143	$1,263	$87,754
155	Whitefish Bay	146	$662,001	$1,940	$157,109
156	Delafield	150	$766,469	$1,263	$94,806
157	Summit	154	$776,275	$1,263	$140,682
158	Elm Grove	166	$696,876	$3,421	$158,016

2026 edition — based on ACS 2024, Zillow 2026-08, HUD FY2027, and BEA 2024 dated sources. The edition year is not the observation year.

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