What is the cost of living in Caledonia, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Caledonia has an overall cost of living index of 100, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wisconsin, Caledonia has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Wisconsin's index of 98.
The standard of living in Caledonia ranks as #83 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Caledonia ranks as the #63 most expensive place in the Badger State.
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Caledonia Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Caledonia. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Caledonia is 101.
The Groceries index in Caledonia is 97.
The Health index in Caledonia is 114.
The Housing index in Caledonia is 98.
The Transportation index in Caledonia is 98.
The Utilities index in Caledonia is 99.
| Living Expense | Caledonia | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 114 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 100 | 100 |
Caledonia Cost Of Living Compared To Wisconsin Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Caledonia, 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 Caledonia is $380,069.
The Median Rent in Caledonia is $1,141.
The Median Income in Caledonia is $93,152.
The Home Value To Income in Caledonia is 4.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Caledonia is 0.15x.
Caledonia, WI Costs By Category
Detailed Caledonia Services costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Caledonia Groceries costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Caledonia Health costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Caledonia Transportation costs vs. Wisconsin
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Caledonia
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Caledonia. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Racine, WI has a cost of living index of 91, 0.9x Caledonia.
New Berlin, WI has a cost of living index of 111, 1.1x Caledonia.
Oak Creek, WI has a cost of living index of 105, 1.1x Caledonia.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Caledonia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racine, WI | 77,633 | 91 | 0.9x |
| New Berlin, WI | 40,270 | 111 | 1.1x |
| Oak Creek, WI | 37,325 | 105 | 1.1x |
| Franklin, WI | 35,886 | 110 | 1.1x |
| Mount Pleasant, WI | 27,953 | 102 | 1.0x |
| Muskego, WI | 25,406 | 116 | 1.2x |
| Pleasant Prairie, WI | 21,669 | 110 | 1.1x |
| South Milwaukee, WI | 20,442 | 94 | 0.9x |
| Cudahy, WI | 17,853 | 92 | 0.9x |
| Greendale, WI | 14,594 | 104 | 1.0x |
