What is the cost of living in Green Bay, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Green Bay has an overall cost of living index of 90, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wisconsin, Green Bay has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Wisconsin's index of 98.
The standard of living in Green Bay ranks as #16 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Green Bay ranks as the #130 most expensive place in the Badger State.
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Green Bay Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Green Bay. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Green Bay is 99.
The Groceries index in Green Bay is 98.
The Health index in Green Bay is 79.
The Housing index in Green Bay is 99.
The Transportation index in Green Bay is 100.
The Utilities index in Green Bay is 95.
| Living Expense | Green Bay | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 79 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 100 | 100 |
Green Bay Cost Of Living Compared To Wisconsin Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Green Bay, 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 Green Bay is $278,023.
The Median Rent in Green Bay is $932.
The Median Income in Green Bay is $66,206.
The Home Value To Income in Green Bay is 4.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Green Bay is 0.17x.
Green Bay, WI Costs By Category
Detailed Green Bay Services costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Green Bay Groceries costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Green Bay Health costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Green Bay Transportation costs vs. Wisconsin
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Green Bay
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Green Bay. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
De Pere, WI has a cost of living index of 98, 1.1x Green Bay.
Howard, WI has a cost of living index of 103, 1.1x Green Bay.
Ashwaubenon, WI has a cost of living index of 98, 1.1x Green Bay.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Green Bay |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Pere, WI | 25,301 | 98 | 1.1x |
| Howard, WI | 21,087 | 103 | 1.1x |
| Ashwaubenon, WI | 17,314 | 98 | 1.1x |
| Bellevue, WI | 16,442 | 98 | 1.1x |
| Allouez, WI | 13,975 | 96 | 1.1x |
| Suamico, WI | 12,985 | 111 | 1.2x |
| Hobart, WI | 10,610 | 109 | 1.2x |
