What is the cost of living in Cedarburg, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Cedarburg has an overall cost of living index of 116, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wisconsin, Cedarburg has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Wisconsin's index of 98.
The standard of living in Cedarburg ranks as #131 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Cedarburg ranks as the #15 most expensive place in the Badger State.
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Cedarburg Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Cedarburg. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Cedarburg is 101.
The Groceries index in Cedarburg is 98.
The Health index in Cedarburg is 152.
The Housing index in Cedarburg is 96.
The Transportation index in Cedarburg is 102.
The Utilities index in Cedarburg is 94.
| Living Expense | Cedarburg | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 152 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 100 | 100 |
Cedarburg Cost Of Living Compared To Wisconsin Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Cedarburg, 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 Cedarburg is $552,361.
The Median Rent in Cedarburg is $1,116.
The Median Income in Cedarburg is $84,896.
The Home Value To Income in Cedarburg is 6.5x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Cedarburg is 0.16x.
Cedarburg, WI Costs By Category
Detailed Cedarburg Services costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Cedarburg Groceries costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Cedarburg Health costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Cedarburg Transportation costs vs. Wisconsin
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Cedarburg
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Cedarburg. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Wauwatosa, WI has a cost of living index of 110, 0.9x Cedarburg.
Brookfield, WI has a cost of living index of 120, 1.0x Cedarburg.
Menomonee Falls, WI has a cost of living index of 111, 1.0x Cedarburg.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Cedarburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauwatosa, WI | 48,529 | 110 | 0.9x |
| Brookfield, WI | 41,273 | 120 | 1.0x |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 39,539 | 111 | 1.0x |
| Mequon, WI | 25,270 | 128 | 1.1x |
| Whitefish Bay, WI | 14,665 | 127 | 1.1x |
| Port Washington, WI | 12,645 | 104 | 0.9x |
| Brown Deer, WI | 12,564 | 100 | 0.9x |
| Grafton, WI | 12,445 | 108 | 0.9x |
| Richfield, WI | 11,755 | 116 | 1.0x |
| Jackson, WI | 8,003 | 101 | 0.9x |
