What is the cost of living in Baraboo, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Baraboo has an overall cost of living index of 93, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wisconsin, Baraboo has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Wisconsin's index of 98.
The standard of living in Baraboo ranks as #34 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Baraboo ranks as the #112 most expensive place in the Badger State.
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Baraboo Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Baraboo. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Baraboo is 100.
The Groceries index in Baraboo is 96.
The Health index in Baraboo is 84.
The Housing index in Baraboo is 95.
The Transportation index in Baraboo is 104.
The Utilities index in Baraboo is 102.
| Living Expense | Baraboo | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 84 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 100 | 100 |
Baraboo Cost Of Living Compared To Wisconsin Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Baraboo, WI Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Wisconsin, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Baraboo is $298,881.
The Median Rent in Baraboo is $940.
The Median Income in Baraboo is $69,750.
The Home Value To Income in Baraboo is 4.3x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Baraboo is 0.16x.
Baraboo, WI Costs By Category
Detailed Baraboo Services costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Baraboo Groceries costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Baraboo Health costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Baraboo Transportation costs vs. Wisconsin
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Baraboo
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Baraboo. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Sun Prairie, WI has a cost of living index of 111, 1.2x Baraboo.
Middleton, WI has a cost of living index of 120, 1.3x Baraboo.
Waunakee, WI has a cost of living index of 121, 1.3x Baraboo.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Baraboo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie, WI | 37,570 | 111 | 1.2x |
| Middleton, WI | 22,301 | 120 | 1.3x |
| Waunakee, WI | 15,687 | 121 | 1.3x |
| Verona, WI | 15,232 | 115 | 1.2x |
| Stoughton, WI | 13,033 | 103 | 1.1x |
| Oregon, WI | 11,547 | 111 | 1.2x |
| DeForest, WI | 11,501 | 107 | 1.2x |
| McFarland, WI | 9,160 | 109 | 1.2x |
| Cottage Grove, WI | 8,513 | 113 | 1.2x |
| Mount Horeb, WI | 7,736 | 108 | 1.2x |
