Berlin, WI Cost Of Living
Cost Of Living In Berlin, WI Summary
Cost of living in Berlin research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Berlin is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.
On a city-by-city basis in Wisconsin, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:
The cost of living index in Berlin is 87, with 100 being the average.
The cost of living index in Berlin is 0.9x lower than the national average.
Berlin ranks as the #12 cheapest in Wisconsin out of 146.
Berlin ranks as the #777 cheapest out of 6,489 in the US.
The median home value in Berlin is $205,792.
The median income in Berlin is $55,216.
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Berlin's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
What is the cost of living in Berlin, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Berlin has an overall cost of living index of 87, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wisconsin, Berlin has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Wisconsin's index of 95.
The standard of living in Berlin ranks as #12 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Berlin ranks as the #134 most expensive place in the Badger State.
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Berlin Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Berlin. Here is how it fairs on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Berlin is 98.
The Groceries index in Berlin is 100.
The Health index in Berlin is 112.
The Housing index in Berlin is 66.
The Transportation index in Berlin is 99.
The Utilities index in Berlin is 105.
| Living Expense | Berlin | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 111 | 100 | |
| Housing | 66 | 88 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 105 | 102 | 100 | |
Berlin, 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 2019-2023. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Berlin is $205,792.
The Median Rent in Berlin is $814.
The Median Income in Berlin is $55,216.
The Home Value To Income in Berlin is 3.7x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Berlin is 0.18x.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
Berlin, WI Costs By Category
Detailed Berlin Services Costs Vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Berlin Groceries Costs Vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Berlin Health Costs Vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Berlin Transportation Costs Vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Berlin Utilities Costs Vs. Wisconsin
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Berlin
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Berlin. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Neenah, WI has a cost of living index of 92, 1.1x Berlin.
Menasha, WI has a cost of living index of 92, 1.1x Berlin.
Kaukauna, WI has a cost of living index of 91, 1.0x Berlin.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Berlin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neenah, WI | 27,409 | 92 | 1.1x |
| Menasha, WI | 18,130 | 92 | 1.1x |
| Kaukauna, WI | 17,237 | 91 | 1.0x |
| Beaver Dam, WI | 16,629 | 96 | 1.1x |
| Plover, WI | 13,713 | 94 | 1.1x |
| Little Chute, WI | 11,930 | 94 | 1.1x |
| Waupun, WI | 11,244 | 89 | 1.0x |
| Ripon, WI | 7,803 | 88 | 1.0x |
| Kimberly, WI | 7,432 | 93 | 1.1x |
| Mayville, WI | 5,169 | 94 | 1.1x |
